Vegetable Tostadas

Steps

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1. 1
   Gather all ingredients. Peel and dice the potatoes, carrots, and chayotes into small cubes. Ensure lettuce is already washed and disinfected.
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   Heat salted water in a pot. Add the diced carrots and bring to a boil.
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   Once the carrots have partially cooked, add the diced chayotes to the pot.
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   Add the diced potatoes last and simmer until all vegetables are tender without overcooking. Drain well.
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   In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté a slice of onion. Add beans and fry until golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
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6. 6
   Heat oil in the pan and fry tortillas until golden and crispy to make tostadas.
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   Char the tomatoes, dried chilies, onion, and garlic over the heat, being careful not to burn them. Transfer to a blender.
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   Add salt and a little water, then blend until smooth. Pour the salsa into a molcajete or serving bowl.
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   Assemble the tostadas: place a fried tortilla on a plate, layer with beans, cooked vegetables, lettuce, cream, and finish with the homemade salsa.
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    Taste and enjoy. This dish is easy to prepare and delicious.
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