Tostadas de Frijoles

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Tostadas de Frijoles

Tostadas de Frijoles are a quick, easy, and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. This Mexican dish uses minimal ingredients, but is packed with protein and fiber from the refried beans. It's a healthy and delicious meatless meal that's perfect for the whole family.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 tostada shells

Refried Beans

  • 2 cups cooked beans with their liquid reserve an extra ½ cup of bean liquid
  • ½ cup oil (divided)

Garnishes

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce either iceberg or romaine
  • 2 diced Roma tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded or crumbled cheese Mexican muenster, Chihuahua, queso fresco or cotija
  • 1 cup salsa
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

Tostada Shells

  1. You can buy tostada shells but making your own is easy and taste much better than store-bought. Click here to learn How to Make Tostada Shells. 

Prepare Refried Beans

  1. Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large pan over medium-low. Carefully add cooked pinto beans and some of their liquid to the pan.
  2. Mix the beans with the oil and simmer for about 4 minutes.
  3. Use a potato masher to mash the beans until smooth, but slightly chunky. Add ¼ to ½ cup of bean broth, if needed, to make them easier to mash.
  4. Mix in another ¼ cup of oil and continue cooking and stirring until the beans are slightly thickened. Cover, remove from heat, and set aside.

Prepare Toppings

  1. Shred the lettuce, dice tomatoes, crumble or shred the cheese and make your salsa.

Assemble Tostadas

  1. Spread a layer of refried beans on the tostada. Garnish with toppings.
  2. Sprinkle with salt if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For added spice and flavor, top your tostadas with one of these salsas:

    Jalapeño salsa Serrano salsa  Creamy tomatillo avocado Roasted tomatillo salsa with chile de arbol Salsa verde taquera

  • Jalapeño salsa
  • Serrano salsa 
  • Creamy tomatillo avocado
  • Roasted tomatillo salsa with chile de arbol
  • Salsa verde taquera
  • Serve by themselves or with a side of Mexican white rice with corn or nopalitos and roasted red pepper salad.
  • Check out the post Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) for more detailed information about making are refried beans.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tostada Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 37.2g (12%) Protein 12.3g (25%) Fat 24.2g (37%) Saturated Fat 5.4g (27%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 423mg (12%) Fiber 8.5g (34%) Sugar 1.8g (4%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tostada
Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 37.2g 12%
Protein 12.3g 25%
Fat 24.2g 37%
Saturated Fat 5.4g 27%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 423mg 9%
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Sugar 1.8g 4%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 8mg 44%

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

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