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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Tostada Shells
- 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.
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Prepare Refried Beans
- 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.
- Mix the beans with the oil and simmer for about 4 minutes.
- 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.
- 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
- Shred the lettuce, dice tomatoes, crumble or shred the cheese and make your salsa.
Assemble Tostadas
- Spread a layer of refried beans on the tostada. Garnish with toppings.
- 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
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
% 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.