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Crispy Baked Vegetarian Bean Tostadas
5 from 48 votes

Crispy Baked Vegetarian Bean Tostadas

Crispy Baked Vegetarian Bean Tostadas use corn tortillas crisped in the oven as a base topped with a seasoned triple bean filling combined with refried beans and warmed with sauce. The filling features black beans, chickpeas, cannellini beans, bell pepper, onion, and spices such as chili powder, cumin, and fresh cilantro. Toppings can include cheeses, jalapeños, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and more. The tostadas offer crunchy texture paired with a hearty, savory bean mixture and fresh toppings for a satisfying vegetarian meal or snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover triple bean flauta filling or use the scaled down recipe below
  • 1/2-1 cup refried beans
  • 8 corn tortilla small, yellow
  • taco sauce or enchilada sauce, a few tablespoons
  • your favorite toppings from the list below
TRIPLE BEAN FILLING
  • ½ cup onion
  • ½ TBSP avocado oil or coconut oil
  • ½ bell pepper diced, large
  • 1 cup  black beans
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • ½ cup cannellini beans or pinto beans
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • ½ TBSP chili powder
  • ½ TBSP garlic powder
  • ½ TBSP cumin
  • cayenne pepper or paprika, a pinch
  • oregano a pinch
  • cilantro fresh, chopped, to taste
  • salt to taste
TASTY TOPPINGS
  • cheese freshly grated
  • cilantro fresh
  • green onion chopped
  • tomato
  • jalapeños
  • salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • guacamole
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • lettuce shredded

Instructions

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  1. Combine two cups of flauta filling or the bean and veggie recipe above (simply saute the onions in oil, drain and rinse the beans, and then combine with remaining ingredients) with a half to full cup of refried beans and heat in a sauce pot on the stove on medium-low until hot.
  2. While it cooks, chop and grate your toppings and set aside.  I went with freshly grated gouda and white cheddar cheeses, fresh jalapenos, cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and red pepper flakes.  I also used an all-natural enchilada sauce to add a little extra oomph at the end.
  3. For the tortillas, preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400 F.  Wrap 4 tortillas in moderately damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds on high.  If you're making 8, only nuke four at a time so they properly steam.
  4. Rub each tortilla with olive or coconut oil and place directly on the rack so that both edges are supported enough to lay each tortilla completely flat.  I used a toaster oven so this was easy, if you're using your oven you might want to employ a wire cooling rack [like this] to prevent them from falling to their doom.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, turning over at the halfway point, until golden brown.
  6. Remember when I told you to choose between two options earlier?  Well it's crunch time -- literally!  Whichever method you go with, you'll essentially be doing the same thing.  Spread the crunchy tortilla with the beans, drizzle with taco sauce, enchilada sauce, or even hot sauce and top with freshly grated cheese.  Lots of it.  Then either stack it or return it by it's lonesome to the oven/toaster atop a sheet of foil or a baking pan to melt the cheeses.  Once you've achieved melty perfection, pile on as many toppings as you can  physically muster and commence faceplant.

Notes

  • Cut calories by baking tortillas instead of frying them for a crispy tostada shell.
  • Customize toppings based on availability and preference, including fresh vegetables, cheeses, and sauces.
  • Adjust spice level with cayenne pepper or paprika to taste.
  • Use leftover bean filling or prepare fresh to balance texture and seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 281mg (6%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 438IU (9%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 438IU 9%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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