Mexican-Style Protein Tostadas

Turn Fressh Protein Arepa Mix into crispy, golden tostadas topped with fresh guacamole, juicy steak, and tangy pickled onions. A fun, high-protein twist on a Mexican favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the crispy tostadas

• 1 cup Fresssh Protein Arepa Mix
• ½ cup hot water
• salt to taste

Toppings

• 8 oz grilled steak, sliced
• 1 ripe avocado
• diced tomatos
• diced onions
• Juice of ½ lime
• Salt & pepper
• Pickled red onions
• Optional: cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapeños

Instructions 

1. Combine 1 cup of Fressh Protein Arepa Mix with ½ cup hot water and a pinch of salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each one into a very thin round using your hands, a tortilla press, or by gently pressing it in a panini press between two sheets of parchment paper.
3. Cook each tostada in a panini press or sandwich press until golden brown and crispy, about 4–6 minutes. Alternatively, cook in a skillet over medium heat, then finish in an air fryer or toaster for extra crunch.
4. Prepare the guacamole by mashing the avocado with the diced tomato, diced onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Assemble the tostadas by spreading a generous layer of guacamole over each crispy tostada.
6. Top with the sliced steak and finish with pickled red onions. Add cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapeños, or your favorite toppings, if desired.
7. Serve immediately while the tostadas are warm and crispy.