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Chickpea-chipotle Tostadas Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a large skillet.
Step #2 Heat to 375°.
Step #3 Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, over medium-high heat 30 seconds on each side or until crisp & lightly browned.
Step #4 Drain & keep warm.
Step #5 Sauté onion, bell pepper, & garlic in hot olive oil In a large-ish skillet over medium-high heat 5 mins or until tender.
Step #6 Add chickpeas & next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Step #7 Reduce heat, & let simmer 5 mins.
Step #8 Process chickpea mixture in a food processor/blender or with a hand mixer until smooth.
Step #9 Return mixture to skillet.
Step #10 Simmer, stirring every once in awhile, until very thick.
Step #11 Stir in lime juice, & cook 2 to 3 mins.
Step #12 Stir together sour cream & salsa.
Step #13 Spread chickpea mixture evenly over tortillas.
Step #14 Top evenly with lettuce & tomato.
Step #15 Drizzle with sour cream mixture, & sprinkle with cheese.
Step #16 Serve as soon as possible.
Step #17 * 1 1/2 (15-oz) cans navy beans may be substituted for chickpeas.
Step #18 2 canned jalapeño peppers & 2 drops liquid smoke may be substituted for chipotle peppers.
Step #19 1/2 c salsa may be substituted for salsa verde.
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