Description
Enjoy a delightful taste of Belize with these authentic Garnaches—crisp tostada tortillas topped with creamy refried beans, melted Asiago cheese, and a vibrant sautéed vegetable medley finished with a zesty onion pepper sauce. This easy, flavorful recipe brings a traditional Belizean street snack right to your kitchen in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 15 oz Refried Beans
- 8 pieces Tostada Tortillas
- 4 oz Asiago Cheese, shredded
Vegetable Toppings
- 1 piece Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 piece Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 large Carrot, diced
Seasonings & Oils
- 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Pepper
Garnishes
- 1 Tbsp Onion Pepper Sauce, for drizzling
- 1/2 piece Habanero Pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F or follow the package instructions for the tostada tortillas to ensure they bake to a perfect crisp.
- Prepare tostadas with beans: Spread the refried beans evenly across each of the tostada tortillas to create a creamy base layer.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Asiago cheese generously over the layered refried beans on each tostada.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the diced yellow onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Season vegetables: Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper into the sautéed vegetable mixture, blending the flavors well.
- Top tostadas: Spoon the seasoned sautéed vegetables evenly on top of the cheese-covered tostadas.
- Add sauce: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of onion pepper sauce over each garnache for a flavorful kick.
- Bake: Place the topped tostadas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from the oven, serve hot, and add finely chopped habanero pepper on top if you desire extra heat.
Notes
- For a milder version, omit the habanero pepper or adjust to taste.
- You can substitute Asiago cheese with a similar melting cheese such as mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- The sautéed vegetables can be prepared a day ahead to save time.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the refried beans used are free from lard or animal fats.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture—crispy tostadas with gooey cheese.
