Chicken and Slaw Tostadas
From: Diabetic LivingA seasoned tofu dressing tops the broccoli slaw and the chicken in this recipe. The filling can also go into a whole wheat tortilla for a wrap.
Servings: 6 tostadas
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 33 mins
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Ingredients
3 ounces firm silken-style tofu (fresh bean curd), cut into 1-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel (set aside)
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 canned chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons soybean cooking oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1-1/2 cups packaged shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw)
1-1/2 cups packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 cups shredded roasted chicken (skin removed)
6 6-inch corn tortillas
Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. For dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine tofu, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, and chipotle pepper; cover and process or blend until smooth. Add oil; process or blend until creamy. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in lime peel, salt, and black pepper.
2. In a large bowl, toss together shredded broccoli, shredded cabbage, cilantro, and 1/4 cup of the dressing. In another bowl, combine chicken and another 1/4 cup of the dressing.
3. For tostadas: Place corn tortillas on a baking sheet; bake about 8 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp, turning once.
4. To assemble tostadas, place tortillas on six dinner plates; divide broccoli mixture among tortillas. Top with chicken mixture. If desired, garnish with lime wedges. Serve with remaining dressing. Makes 6 tostadas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 235, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 179 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch 1, Lean Meat 2, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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