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Black Bean Tostadas

Yields12 Servings

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

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2. Preheat oven to 350˚F.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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8. Garnish with yout favorite salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

1 tostada

Amount per serving
Calories120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 7mg3%
Sodium 273mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Calcium 81mg7%
Folate 31mcg8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.