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Carnita Tostada with Salsa Verde

Perfectly tender, juicy carnitas coated in salsa verde and piled onto a crispy tostada shell. This Carnitas Tostada with Salsa Verde is total perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Pork Carnitas See recipe link for my Slow Cooker Carnitas
  • 1 Cup Salsa Verde, homemade or store-bought See recipe link for my Roasted Salsa Verde
  • 10 Tostada Shells
  • 15 Oz Canned Refried Beans, warmed
  • 1 Cup Corn, fresh, canned or frozen (heated, if frozen)
  • 2 Cups Red Cabbage, shredded
  • For Topping: Extra Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco, Sliced Radishes, Mexican Crema, Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, combine the carnitas and the salsa verde. Cook until the carnitas are heated through and coated in the salsa.
  • To assemble the tostadas- spoon on a few tablespoons of warm refried beans onto the shell. Next, lay on some of the salsa verde carnitas, sliced red cabbage, and corn.
  • Top with optional toppings: extra salsa verde, queso fresco, Mexican crema (or sour cream), and some fresh cilantro. Enjoy!