Vegetarian Tostadas

Vegetable oil
4 (8-inch) flour totrillas
Avocado Dressing (recipe follows)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups beans, any type or a combination
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped green onion
Salsa

Heat oil in medium skillet.  Fry tortillas one at a time in hot oil until crisp; drain on paper towel.  (Tortillas may be baked instead; sprinkle lightly with water, and bake at 450 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp, turning once during backing.)

Garnish with salsa and Avocado Dressing.

Avocado Dressing

3 large avocados, peeled, pitted and coarsely mashed
1 T lemon juice
1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt or sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 tsp salt
Dash Tabasco

Combine ingredients in order given, stirring well after each addtion.

Makes about 2 cups.

from Muir Glen