Best 7 Bean Tostadas Simple Recipes

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Tostadas are a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a crispy tortilla that is topped with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables. In this article, we will share two recipes for bean tostadas: a classic bean tostada and a black bean tostada with roasted vegetables. Both recipes are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So whether you are a fan of traditional Mexican food or you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beans, these tostadas are sure to please.

**Classic Bean Tostada:**

This classic bean tostada is made with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. It is a simple but satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal.

**Black Bean Tostada with Roasted Vegetables:**

This black bean tostada is made with black beans, roasted vegetables, cheese, and sour cream. It is a more flavorful and complex dish that is perfect for a special occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEAN TOSTADAS



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Simple Bean Tostadas come together quickly and easily for an affordable meatless meal, with tortillas, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and your favorite toppings.

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

oil for frying the tortillas (such as vegetable or olive oil)
12 corn tortillas (or tostada shells)
2 15-ounce can Refried Beans ( or homemade cooked pinto beans)
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) ((2 cups))
2 tomato (diced)
2 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup sour cream
toppings for tostadas (, such as: homemade salsa, hot sauce, chopped fresh cilantro, or other favorite toppings)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat until very hot. A small bit of tortilla will sizzle when the oil is ready.
  • Fry the tortillas until stiff. Place the tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until brown and crunchy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to package directions. Lay the tostada shells out on a baking sheet.
  • Warm the shells in the oven, according to package instructions.
  • Warm the refried beans in a saucepan until bubbly.
  • Spread the beans over the crisp tortilla shells. Top with the cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and other toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 139 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY BEAN TOSTADAS WITH SMASHED AVOCADO AND JICAMA-CILANTRO SLAW



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These Mexican tostadas feature refried beans, avocado and cabbage slaw on crisp, baked corn tortillas. This tostada recipe is easy, filling and meatless! Recipe yields 6 hearty tostadas, enough for 3 to 6 servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Main dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Pinch of salt
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled jicama, or additional shredded cabbage
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 corn tortillas
Extra-virgin olive oil or cooking spray
Salt, to taste
2 cans (16 ounces each) vegetarian refried beans, or 1 batch homemade refried beans
3 large ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Make the pickled onions: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced onions with the lime juice, vinegar and salt and stir until the onions are well coated. Let the onions sit while you make the slaw and tostadas. The pickled onions can be stored in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, jicama, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • Assemble the tostadas: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla generously with olive oil or cooking spray, season with salt, and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 4 minutes, then flip and bake for 4 to 8 more minutes, until the tortillas are crispy.
  • Gently heat the refried beans in the microwave or on the stovetop. In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt, to taste.
  • Spread refried beans evenly over each tortilla. Add a layer of smashed avocado and top with the slaw, pickled onions, tomatoes and queso fresco. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tostada, Calories 442 calories, Sugar 3.9 g, Sodium 940.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 14.1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg

PINTO BEAN TOSTADAS



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Ready-to-go pinto beans and crispy corn tortillas prove how easy it is to make a healthy meal. Chili powder kicks up the fun, making this a popular pick for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime zest, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Stir in beans, pepper sauce, chili powder and remaining salt; heat through, stirring occasionally. Keep warm., Brush both sides of tortillas with remaining oil. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas in two batches; cook until lightly browned and crisp, 2-3 minutes on each side., To serve, arrange beans and lettuce over tostada shells; top with salsa, sour cream mixture and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REFRIED BEAN TOSTADAS



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For a change of pace, you can substitute purchased tostada shells for tortillas or add more lettuce and use taco salad shells. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 tostadas.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans, warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
6 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large ungreased skillet, cook tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Add salsa and corn; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. , Spread refried beans over each tortilla; top with lettuce, salsa mixture, cheese, avocados, tomatoes and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CRISPY OVEN BEEF-AND-BEAN TOSTADAS



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A healthier way to make tostadas and better tasting. The simple secret to making crispy tostadas is baking the corn tortillas instead of frying.

Provided by Lela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped sweet onion, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups refried beans
2 cups shredded lettuce, or as desired
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Keep warm while preparing tostada shells.
  • Brush oil over both sides of tortillas and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake tortillas in preheated oven until crisped on top, about 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and continue baking until other side crisps, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Heat refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low, stirring regularly until hot, about 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
  • Divide refried beans between tostadas and spread over one side of each; spoon ground beef mixture over the beans. Top each tostada with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1229.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

BEAN TOSTADAS



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This is by far my most popular tostada, appealing to both vegetarians and meat-eaters. If you don't have time to cook the black beans, you could use canned beans and refry them with the spices called for in my recipe for refried black beans. You'll have to moisten them with water.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 batch refried black beans or refried pinto beans (use same method for pintos as for black beans) (about 2 cups)
8 corn tortillas, halved and toasted in the microwave
1 medium or large avocado, mashed and seasoned with lime juice, salt, garlic if desired, cumin and chili (chopped fresh or powder)
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco (about 1 1/2 ounces)
3 or 4 leaves romaine lettuce, cut in chiffonade
1/2 to 1 cup salsa, fresh or bottled
Cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Warm the refried beans in a 325-degree oven while you toast the tortilla halves. If the refried beans are too thick to spread evenly, thin out with some bean broth. Spread a spoonful of the refried beans onto each tortilla half. Top with a spoonful of the mashed avocado mixture and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Add a handful of lettuce and a spoonful of salsa. Arrange on a platter or plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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I made up this recipe trying to duplicate the black bean tostadas at my favorite Mexican restaurant! They taste great and are quick, easy, and healthy!

Provided by Nellie Fiorenzi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 corn tostada shells
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup salsa, or as desired
¼ cup shredded lettuce, or as desired
¼ cup sour cream, or as desired
¼ cup guacamole, or as desired

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Combine refried black beans, black beans, green chiles, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm and combined, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place tostada shells on an ungreased baking sheet and evenly distribute bean mixture between them. Top with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, watching carefully to avoid burning tostadas, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with salsa, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 813.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • To get the perfect texture for your refried beans, mash them until they are smooth and creamy, but not too runny. If they are too thick, add a little bit of water or broth and mash again until desired consistency is reached.
  • For a more flavorful refried bean filling, add some chopped onion, garlic, and chili powder to the beans while mashing.
  • If you don't have any tostada shells on hand, you can use tortilla chips or even slices of bread as a base for your tostadas.
  • Toppings for your tostadas can vary depending on your preferences. Some popular options include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
  • For a healthier version of tostadas, use whole-wheat tostada shells and top them with plenty of fresh vegetables.

Conclusion:

Bean tostadas are a simple yet delicious meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that is also budget-friendly. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give bean tostadas a try!

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