Vegetarian Roasted Vegetable Tostadas State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
These Roasted Vegetable Tostadas are a tasty vegetarian dish that includes a corn tortilla layered with refried beans, meatless sausage crumbles, fire-roasted corn, potatoes, pico de gallo, lettuce, and avocado crema.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Illinois State Board of Education
NSLP/SBP crediting information:
1 tostada provides
Legumes as Vegetables: ½ oz eq grains, ¼ oz eq meat/meat alternate, ⅛ cup dark green vegetable, ⅝ cup starchy vegetable, ⅛ cup beans/peas (legumes), ⅜ cup additional vegetable.
Or
Legumes as Meats/Meat Alternates: ½ oz eq grains, 1 oz eq meat/meat alternate, ⅛ cup dark green vegetable, ⅝ cup starchy vegetable, ¼ cup additional vegetable.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Instructions
 

  • Steam potatoes in a perforated pan for 15-20 minutes until tender.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté sausage-style crumbles according to the package instructions.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Add potatoes and garlic to pot and sauté with sausage-style crumbles for 5 minutes.
  • Add corn and sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Set aside for service.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • In a separate pan, heat refried beans. Set aside for service.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Crema: Blend sour cream, avocado, and lime in a large mixer. Place in squeeze bottles. Set aside for service.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for cold service at 41 °F or lower.
  • Pico de gallo: Combine tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for service.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for cold service at 41 °F or lower.
  • To assemble: Spread 2 ounces of refried beans on 1 tostada. Using a No. 8 scoop, layer with 4 oz of the sausage-style crumble, potato, and corn filling. Top with 1 ½ Tbsp of pico de gallo, 1 ½ Tbsp lettuce, and 1 Tbsp crema.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Vegetarian Roasted Vegetable Tostadas State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Tostada
Calories
341
Total Fat
 
9.54
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.2
g
8
%
Cholesterol
 
2.5
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
264
mg
11
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
52
g
17
%
Dietary Fiber
 
7.5
g
31
%
Total Sugars
 
4.7
g
5
%
Protein
 
12.7
g
25
%
Vitamin A
 
1129
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
111
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2.4
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
10000
mg
286
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Tomatoes, whole: 3 lb 3 oz
Red onions, whole: 1 lb 2 oz
Jalapeño, whole: 5 oz
Romaine lettuce, whole: 1 lb 9 oz
100 Servings:
Tomatoes, whole: 6 lb 6 oz
Red onions, whole: 2 lb 4 oz
Jalapeño, whole: 10 oz
Romaine lettuce, whole: 3 lb 2 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Crediting of meat/meat alternate component may vary based on type of soy or plant-based crumbles used.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
50 tostadas
About 22 lb 12 oz
100 Servings:
100 tostadas
About 45 lb 8 oz