Description
Butter-Baked Cucumber Tostadas are a delightful, crispy snack that perfectly balances buttery richness and refreshing cucumber crunch. These tostadas are not only visually stunning but incredibly easy to prepare, making them the ideal appetizer or light meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 tostada shells
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice cucumbers into even rounds to ensure uniform cooking.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Brush each tostada shell lightly with melted butter and arrange cucumber slices on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg