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Tostadas

These tostadas made with mashed pinto beans are piled high with salsa, veggies, and cheese for a satisfying (and fun!) weeknight meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 535 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.20
  • 1/2 white onion, diced $0.45
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced $0.24
  • 1 oz. packet taco seasoning $0.59
  • 2 oz. cans Pinto beans, drained and rinsed $1.78
  • 1 cup water $0.00
  • 8 tostada shells $0.88
  • 1/2 cup salsa $0.49
  • 3 radishes, julienned $0.37
  • 1/2 oz. bag pre-chopped slaw mix $0.99
  • 1/4 cup sour cream $0.31
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro $0.12
  • 1 avocado, sliced $0.99
  • 2 Tbsp Crumbled queso fresco $0.35

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil, onions, jalapeño, and taco seasoning mix to a skillet. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and glossy.
  2. Add the drained and rinsed pinto beans to the skillet with 1 cup of water and simmer for 5-8 minutes, until the beans start to dissolve and break down and the liquid reduces to about 1/2.
  3. Remove from the heat and mash the bean mixture together. Set aside.
  4. Crumble queso fresco, julienne or slice radishes, mince cilantro, thinly the avocado, and gather your premixed cabbage and salsa of choice.
  5. Spread out tostada shells on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes. This makes the tostadas extra crunchy!
  6. Assemble tostadas: The tostada shell will be on the bottom, topped with mashed pinto beans.
  7. Then, add all other toppings; divide the pre-chopped slaw mix, salsa, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, avocado, and crumbled queso fresco between all tostadas. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is easily made vegan by leaving off the sour cream and cheese. There are amazing vegan substitutes available for both of those ingredients nowadays, too!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tostadas Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 24g (37%) Sodium 1649mg (69%) Fiber 19g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tostadas
Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 24g 37%
Sodium 1649mg 69%
Fiber 19g 76%

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