Ingredients

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

12 corn tortillas
4-6 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pkg.textured soy ground meatless(found in grocer''s freezer section; VP also will do)
1-3 teaspoon cumin
1-3 teaspoon chili powder
1-3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1-3 teaspoon onion powder
1 can vegetarian refried beans (these are found in foreign food section of store)
1 head lettuce, chopped
2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely diced onion (not red)
2 avocados, mashed with 2-3 teaspoon
Your favorite salsa
Jalapenos (optional, but so worth the burn)
French dressing

Directions:

First, in medium-sized skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, crumble ground meatless and add all spices. Cook until all browned. While that''s finishing, heat beans either over stove or in microwave.

In large, fairly deep skillet, add vegetable oil and heat until oil forms small bubbles when you dip an edge of the tortilla in it. When oil is fairly hot (please be careful!), fry each corn tortilla on each side until desired crispyness is achieved using barbacue tongs. Place on paper towels to drain off excess oil.

Then top each chalupa (fried tortilla) in following order: beans, Meatless, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, salsa, french dressing (i know its bizarre but something like a chemical reaction occurs when it hits the salsa-magnificent!) and jalapenos. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves: 3

Preparation time: 20-30 min