Panela Cheese and Avocado Mexican Street Tostadas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Crunchy corn tostadas topped with creamy avocado slices, crumbled panela cheese, fresh tomatoes, and a tangy drizzle of lime for a fresh Mexican street snack. This Mexican-inspired street-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs corn tostadas, ripe avocado, panela cheese, crumbled for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces corn tostadas
1 medium ripe avocado
1/2 cup panela cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup roma tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and thinly slice 1 medium ripe avocado. In a small bowl, toss 1/2 cup diced roma tomatoes with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; set aside.
Step 2: Arrange 4 corn tostadas on a serving plate. Evenly distribute the avocado slices on each tostada.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled panela cheese generously over the avocado, then top with the lime-seasoned diced tomatoes.
Step 4: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves and a light sprinkle of 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Serve immediately for a crisp, refreshing street-style snack.