Fruity Tostada - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 tablespoons water
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    4 (7 inch) whole wheat tortillas
    1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
    1/3 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
    2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
    1 orange, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
    1 -2 tablespoon of fresh mint or 1 -2 tablespoon basil, chopped
    1 banana, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
    1/2 pint fresh strawberries, small quartered
    4 mint sprigs or 4 basil sprigs, garnish
Preparation
    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
    Combine water and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
    Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with spray. Brush each side with water mixture.
    Place on wire rack on baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes or till lightly browned.
    Combine ricotta, yogurt, 1tablespoon lemon juice, sugar, lemon peel and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl.
    Spread equal amounts on all 4 tortillas leaving about 1/4 inch edge.
    Place 1 tablespoon lemon juice, orange, mint or basil, banana, and strawberries in a bowl and gently toss to combine. Spoon equal amounts on top of each tostada.
    Garnish with mint or basil sprigs.

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