UA Cooperative Extension
Bean Tostadas
Bean Tostadas

Bean Tostadas

March 23, 2021

  • Yields: 12 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion

2 cups black beans, cooked

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

spray oil

12 corn tortillas

1/2 head of lettuce, thinly sliced

2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 cup radishes, thinly sliced

1 cup queso fresco or grated chedder

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash all produce well and chop as directed.

2. Preheat oven to 350˚F.

3. Heat olive oil in frying pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

4. Add the beans, water, chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium heat 5 to 10, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove from heat and use a potato masher or fork to mash beans.

6. Lightly spray the tortillas with oil on both sides. Place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and place on a serving dish.

7. Spread about 3 tablespoons of the mashed beans over each tostada. Sprinkle lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and cheese on top of each tostada.

8. Garnish with yout favorite salsa and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tostada
Calories120
Sodium273mg
Protein5g
Cholesterol7mg
Sugar2g
Total Fat6g
Saturated Fat1.5g
Folate31mcg
Calcium81mg
Total Carbohydrates15g
Dietary Fiber5g