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Bean Tostada
The BEST bean tostada recipe! This easy bean tostada recipe is baked (not fried) and made with black beans, salsa, and choice of toppings.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 tostadas
Calories: 196 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Tostadas:
- 4 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ small red onion
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 can reduced-sodium black beans (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup prepared salsa plus additional for serving
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- diced red onion
- sliced cabbage
- shredded cheese (I used queso fresco)
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- salsa
- diced tomatoes
- jalapeño slices
- fresh cilantro
- freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Dice the onion, then add it and the salt and cook 2 minutes, until just beginning to soften.
- Add the black beans and 1/4 cup salsa and stir to coat with the oil and onions. Cook, stirring periodically, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Mash and set aside.
- Meanwhile, spread the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet, then place in the oven until crisp, about 6 minutes, flipping the tortillas once halfway through. Prepare any desired toppings.
- To serve, spoon the black beans over the crisp tortillas, then pile on the toppings. Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Bean tostadas are best enjoyed right after serving. However, leftover bean mixture may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a covered container.
- TO REHEAT: Warm the bean mixture in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Then spread over freshly baked tortillas and top as desired. Alternatively, you may also microwave the beans, in a microwave-safe container, until steaming.
- TO FREEZE: The bean mixture may be stored in the freezer, in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before warming.
- NOTE: Depending upon how quickly your oven preheats and how many garnishes are selected, you may need more than 10 minutes to fully prepare this recipe. That said, it is still a quick, healthy, and delicious meal!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4); without toppings
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4tostadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4); without toppings | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.