GRILLED CORN HUMMUS TOSTADAS

Grilled Corn Hummus Tostadas image

This recipe is a combo of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines, giving it a unique taste. Avocado and hummus may sound like a weird mix, but they really go well together. -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 small red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 container (8 ounces) hummus
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Lime wedges, optional
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
Mexican hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

Brush corn and onion with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill corn and onion, covered, over medium-high heat until tender and lightly charred, 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, brush tortillas with remaining oil. Grill, covered, until crisp and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side., Cut corn from cobs. Process hummus, chipotle pepper and 2 cups of the cut corn in a food processor until almost smooth. Coarsely chop grilled onion; toss with tomatoes, salt and any remaining corn., Spread hummus mixture over tortillas; top with onion mixture, avocado, cheese and jalapeno. If desired, serve with limes, cilantro and pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.