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Copycat Tijuana Flats Tostadas Recipe
5 from 90 votes

Copycat Tijuana Flats Tostadas Recipe

This Copycat Tijuana Flats Tostadas recipe assembles baked hard taco shells layered with refried and black beans and melted cheese, topped with fresh diced tomato, onion, jalapeno, and optional black olives. The combination yields a crunchy base with creamy and fresh toppings, ideal for a casual snack or light meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 554 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 hard taco shells baked, broken in half
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 tomato diced, medium
  • ¼ white onion diced, or red onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced, large
  • ¾ cup cheese grated, plus any extra desired
  • black olives optional

Instructions

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  1. Pre-bake the tortillas while you chop your veggies.
  2. Layer your tortilla halves with beans and cheese and pop in the toaster oven at 350F.
  3. Bake for approx. 15 minutes or until beans are hot and cheese is melted.
  4. Remove from oven and top with your raw chopped veggies. That's it!  Quick and easy!

Notes

  • Serve with accompaniments like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or taco sauce to enhance flavor.
  • Baking the shells both before and after assembling helps achieve a crisp base and melted cheese topping.
  • Fresh chopped vegetables added after baking maintain their crispness and bright flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 554kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 1045mg (44%) Potassium 597mg (13%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1112IU (22%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 409mg (41%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554

% Daily Value*

Calories 554kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1045mg 44%
Potassium 597mg 13%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1112IU 22%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 409mg 41%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.