Vegetarian Tostadas 30 Minute Meal

Published 10/14/2020 • Updated 10/18/2023

Easy Weeknight Dinner Alert

These vegetarian tostadas featuring Good & Gather only at Target ingredients are the PERFECT weeknight meal solution. They’re healthy, delicious and ready to eat in under 30 minutes. What’s not to love?! This particular tostada recipe is 100% plant-based and even uses a plant-based ground instead of meat of any kind. They’re packed with tons of veggies and amazing flavor all thanks to the Good & Gather homestyle guacamole and salsa.

What is a Tostada?

A tostada is an authentic Mexican dish that uses a toasted tortilla as the base. In Spanish, tostada means “toasted,” so it is a very fitting name. Typically, tostadas are topped with some kind of ground meat and all the taco fixings including beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

Target’s Good & Gather Ingredients

The true stars of the show in these vegetarian tostadas are the Good & Gather by Target ingredients. Here’s what you need:

Good & Gather Plant-Based Ground: This is the most delicious ground meat alternative we’ve ever tasted! We’re not exaggerating. Good & Gather Serrano Pepper Salsa: You’re going to mix this flavorful salsa right in with your plant-based ground, and it truly is a perfect flavor match. Good & Gather Mini Sweet Peppers: These mini peppers are packed with a sweet and crisp flavor and when sliced up and sautéed, are the perfect complement to these tostadas. Good & Gather Homestyle Guacamole: This guac is made with Hass avocados, tomatoes, onions, garlic and cilantro, and offers all the classic flavors you crave without all the work of homemade guac.

How to Make Vegetarian Tostadas

These vegetarian tostadas come together in 5 simple steps, and under 30 minutes flat. You’ll be enjoying this delicious meal in no time:

STEP BY STEP

Optional Toppings

These tostadas are delicious as is, but feel free to jazz them up with any (or a combo!) of the following optional toppings:

Fresh lime juice Sliced avocado Chopped cilantro Shredded or cotija cheese Greek yogurt or sour cream Sliced jalapeños

Make it Vegan

These tostadas can easily be made vegan by skipping a shredded cheese topping and dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream on top. Or simply replace it with any vegan cheese option!

Make it Tacos

Want to skip the broiler and serve these vegetarian tostadas as tacos instead? Go for it! These tostada ingredients can easily be used with soft or hard shell tacos.

Vegetarian Tostadas for Meal Prep

These vegetarian tostadas are great for meal prep, too! Simply prepare the plant-based ground and sweet mini peppers ahead of time, and then broil the tortilla shells right before serving. The plant-based ground and sautéed mini sweet peppers will keep for 3-5 days when stored in an air-tight container in the fridge. Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Target. We were compensated and all opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting Fit Foodie Finds!