Instructions: Clayudas are the Oaxacan version of tostadas. Crisp flour tortillas are topped with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado and queso fresco, a Mexican cheese. The overall effect is rather like that of a pizza. Clayudas make a great snack and unusual appetizer.

Makes 4 servings

4 8 inch flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup refried beans
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large red ripe tomato, seeded and diced 1/2 avocado, diced and tossed with 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup diced white or red onion
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or rinsed and drained feta cheese

Brush tops of tortillas with oil and arrange on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let tortillas cool on baking sheet 2 minutes, then place them on plates.

Spread refried beans on top of tortillas. Place lettuce, tomato, avocado and onion on top. Sprinkle with queso fresco and serve right away.

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