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White Bean Tostadas
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White Bean Tostadas

White Bean Tostadas combine crispy baked corn tortillas with a creamy spiced white bean spread that includes cilantro, garlic, and lime. These tostadas offer a balance of textures with crunchy shells and smooth, flavorful bean filling. The dish can be topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, cheese, and condiments like sour cream or salsa to tailor the flavor and add freshness and tang.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 tostadas
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 4 corn tortilla or 4 premade tostada shells, soft
  • Cooking spray oil as needed
  • 1 can White beans (15 oz - drained and rinsed)
  • 1-2 TBSP avocado oil as needed
  • 1 handful cilantro stalks and leaves torn, fresh
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ lime (juiced)
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
TASTY TOPPINGS
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 oz cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4-1/2 cup tomato chopped
  • cilantro for topping, fresh
  • sour cream for topping
  • hot sauce
  • salsa

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spray both sides of each soft corn tortilla and place directly on a baking/cookie sheet. Bake for 5 minutes then flip and cook for an additonal 5-7 minutes or until nice and crispy. Remove from baking pan and set aside to cool.
  3. In a food processor, blend 1 can of white beans (drained and rinsed) with avocado oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Taste and add extras of your favoites! I like my tostadas spicy so I added extra cayenne pepper.
  4. Decide if you want your white bean filling warmed or room temperature (I honestly love it both ways) and if desired, warm blended beans in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stove.
  5. Spread each crispy tostada with your white bean mixture and top with lettuce, cheese, toamto, and cilantro. You can also drizzle a little sour cream and hot sauce/salsa on top and feel free to add any of the tasty topping options from the note section below. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition estimates are approximate; adjust as needed based on ingredient brands and amounts.
  • Try topping tostadas with thinly sliced jalapeños, jicama, radish, or pickled vegetables for added texture and flavor.
  • Additional topping options include cabbage slaw, corn salsa, salsa verde, or restaurant-style salsa to customize.

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 232mg (10%) Potassium 453mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 343IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 tostadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 343IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

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