Hibiscus Tostada
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20 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 45MINS

Hibiscus Tostada

Chef Claudia is showing us the magic of hibiscus and incorporating it into a mouth watering vegetarian tostada paired with a 'hibisculosa' cocktail.

Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume.
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Claudia Sandoval
Chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of MasterChef U.S. Season 6, has transitioned from contestant to judge on shows like Chopped, Worst Cooks, and MasterChef Latinos. She also hosts and executive produces Taste of the Border and La Mesa Mexa.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJo-G1syw_kR3GShqnyoBa3w-mQX7hESk
Chef Claudia is showing us the magic of hibiscus and incorporating it into a mouth watering vegetarian tostada paired with a 'hibisculosa' cocktail.

Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase and consume.
45MINS
Total Time
$1.64
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
10
us / metric
Beet Yogurt
Beet
3 cups
Beets, roasted, peeled
about 3 beets
Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup
Plain Greek Yogurt
Grapeseed Oil
2 Tbsp
Grapeseed Oil
or Vegetable Oil
Fresh Mint Leaves
1
Large Fresh Mint Leaves
Orange
1
Orange, zested
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Avocado Mousse
Hass Avocado
3 cups
Large Ripe Hass Avocados
about 2 avocados
Mexican Crema
3/4 cup
Mexican Crema
Lime Juice
3 Tbsp
Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
about 1 lime
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Hibiscus Topping
Dried Hibiscus Flowers
8 cups
Dried Hibiscus Flowers, rinsed
Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup
Granulated Sugar
Grapeseed Oil
2 Tbsp
Grapeseed Oil
Yellow Onion
1
Yellow Onion, diced
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Tostada Shell
10
Tostada Shells
4-inch (10 cm)
Garnishes
Salsa Verde
to taste
Salsa Verde
Marigold Petals
to taste
Marigold Petals
from 5 flowers
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Claudia Sandoval
Chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of MasterChef U.S. Season 6, has transitioned from contestant to judge on shows like Chopped, Worst Cooks, and MasterChef Latinos. She also hosts and executive produces Taste of the Border and La Mesa Mexa.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJo-G1syw_kR3GShqnyoBa3w-mQX7hESk

Author's Notes

If your avocado is not ripe enough or the sour cream is too thick, add a tablespoon or so of water to get things moving in the machine, but make sure to keep the consistency thick and mousse-like.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Make the beet yogurt: In a food processor, combine the Beets (3 cups), Plain Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup), Grapeseed Oil (2 Tbsp), Fresh Mint Leaves (1), and Orange (1) zest. Pulse until smooth. Season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and refrigerate until ready to use.
step 2
Make the avocado mousse: In a food processor, combine the Hass Avocados (3 cups), Mexican Crema (3/4 cup), and Lime Juice (3 Tbsp). Pulse until smooth. Season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and refrigerate until ready to use.
step 3
Make the hibiscus topping: In a large saucepan add the Dried Hibiscus Flowers (8 cups) and Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup). Cover with water and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and steep until the hibiscus flowers are softened, 1-3 hours. Drain the flowers and reserve the liquid to use for the Hibiscus and Orange Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup.
step 4
Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the Grapeseed Oil (2 Tbsp), Yellow Onion (1), and Garlic (4 cloves). Sautée until translucent and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
step 5
Add the drained hibiscus flowers and season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and cook lightly until bright and vibrant, about 2 minutes.
step 6
Assemble: Divide the hibiscus between the Tostada Shells (10) and top with beet yogurt, avocado mousse, and Salsa Verde (to taste). Garnish with Marigold Petals (to taste).
step 6 Assemble: Divide the hibiscus between the Tostada Shells (10) and top with beet yogurt, avocado mousse, and Salsa Verde (to taste). Garnish with Marigold Petals (to taste).
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RECIPES TAG
Lunch
Cinco de Mayo
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Fall
Vegetarian
Mexican
Vegetables
Winter
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