Squash-and-Mushroom Tostadas

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
93%
Squash-and-Mushroom Tostadas
45 min.
6
195kcal

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Are you looking for a deliciously healthy dish that tantalizes your taste buds while remaining completely vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free? Look no further than these Squash-and-Mushroom Tostadas! Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this recipe brings together the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the savory richness of mixed dried mushrooms and the smoky heat of poblano chiles.

Perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving them as an appetizer at your next gathering or enjoying them as a wholesome snack, these tostadas are sure to impress. You’ll love how the silky squash pulp blends harmoniously with the zesty tomatillo purée and the aromatic dried-chile purée, creating an irresistible topping for crunchy corn tortillas. Each bite is a mouthful of nutritious goodness, packed with delightful layers of flavor.

Not only do these tostadas come together over a span of just 45 minutes, but they also boast a mere 195 calories per serving, making them an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals. With a remarkable health score of 93, you can enjoy every bite guilt-free! Gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and treat yourself and your loved ones to these delectable Squash-and-Mushroom Tostadas that will surely become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 1.8 pounds butternut squash halved lengthwise
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • tablespoon dried-chile purée 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • cup mushrooms mixed dried
  • tablespoons pinenuts divided toasted
  •  poblano chiles 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup tomatillo purée 
  • cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Combine the mushrooms and boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  2. Drain. Slice mushroom caps; discard stems.
  3. Combine mushrooms, Tomatillo Pure, and Dried-Chile Pure in a small nonstick skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until thick. Keep warm.
  4. Preheat broiler.
  5. Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil for 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally.
  6. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
  7. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel chiles; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes. Slice each chile into 6 strips, and set aside.
  8. Preheat oven to 35
  9. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet; bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool; discard seeds and scoop out squash pulp.
  10. Combine squash pulp, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, honey, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.
  11. Place tortillas directly on middle rack in oven.
  12. Bake at 350 for 7 minutes (tortillas should be slightly pliable).
  13. Microwave squash mixture at high 30 seconds or until hot.
  14. Spread 1/4 cup squash mixture over each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup mushroom mixture. Arrange 2 chile strips over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories195kcal
Protein9.5%
Fat20.34%
Carbs70.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.13
Glycemic Load
7.17
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.729999977609%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.87mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:194.51kcal
9.73%
Fat:4.86g
7.47%
Saturated Fat:0.46g
2.85%
Carbohydrates:37.68g
12.56%
Net Carbohydrates:30.57g
11.12%
Sugar:9.7g
10.78%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:219.98mg
9.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.1g
10.21%
Vitamin A:14883.59IU
297.67%
Vitamin C:62.44mg
75.68%
Manganese:0.98mg
48.8%
Fiber:7.11g
28.45%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.73%
Potassium:819.99mg
23.43%
Magnesium:93.69mg
23.42%
Vitamin B3:4.37mg
21.85%
Phosphorus:214.66mg
21.47%
Vitamin E:2.73mg
18.21%
Copper:0.31mg
15.37%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.16%
Folate:50.07µg
12.52%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.28%
Iron:2.08mg
11.55%
Vitamin K:11.42µg
10.87%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.84%
Calcium:93.86mg
9.39%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.16%
Selenium:4.63µg
6.61%
Source:My Recipes