Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing tostadas, a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. Picture crispy, golden tostadas cradling a medley of savory refried beans, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a vibrant pico de gallo, all harmoniously united by a drizzle of tangy crema and a sprinkling of cotija cheese. This symphony of flavors reaches its crescendo with a zesty lime wedge, adding a burst of citrus that elevates the dish to new heights. In addition to this classic recipe, we present delightful variations to suit every taste, such as a hearty black bean and sweet potato tostada, a refreshing shrimp and mango tostada, and a vegetarian delight with roasted vegetables and goat cheese. With each bite, you'll discover a new layer of flavor, making these tostadas an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO TOSTADAS WITH CABBAGE SALAD
This incredibly simple Mexican tostada recipe uses a flour tortilla as the base, although you can also use a corn tortilla. It's fried in just a little oil until crispy, and then topped with guacamole, black beans, and peppers. Finish it with a cabbage salad with corn, radishes and lime.
Provided by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the peppers and scallions until softened. Stir in the black beans and liquid, and simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed - about 5 - 6 minutes. Stir in the jalapeño slices and remove from the heat.
- Brush the remaining olive oil on a couple of flour tortillas. Warm up a skillet over medium-low heat and add a tortilla. Cook for about 30 seconds, flip and cook another 30 seconds. Repeat with the other tortilla(s). They should be slightly crispy.
- Peel, cube and smash the guacamole, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Spread on the tortillas.
- Combine the cabbage, corn, and radishes in a medium bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and toss with your hands until evenly coated.
- Top the tortillas with a layer of black beans, then salad. Finish with a flourish of pepitas and cojita cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, Fat 56.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, TransFat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Sodium 2097.6 mg, Fiber 16.8 g, Sugar 28.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 42.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BEAN TOSTADAS WITH SMASHED AVOCADO AND JICAMA-CILANTRO SLAW
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
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
15-MINUTE BEAN, EGG AND AVOCADO TOSTADAS
We use a greased muffin tin to cook 8 eggs all at once, a major time saver! Inspired by huevos rancheros, we love this with salsa verde, but you can try it with your favorite red salsa too.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position an oven rack to the center of the oven and preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, coat 8 cups of the muffin tin generously with cooking spray. Crack an egg into each, sprinkle with salt and broil until the tops are golden brown and the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 4 to 5 minutes (a small knife inserted into the egg helps to check doneness). Remove the muffin tin from the oven and set aside.
- While the eggs are cooking, put the refried beans in a small bowl, cover and microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. Dice the avocado. Slice the roasted red peppers into strips.
- Arrange 2 tostadas on each of 4 plates. Spoon and spread some of the beans on each tostada. Use a small off-set spatula or spoon to scoop out the eggs from the muffin tin and place one, browned-side down, on top of each tostada. Spoon salsa verde over each egg and top with roasted pepper, avocado and cheese.
BEAN TOSTADAS
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
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
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful tostadas, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh tortillas, ripe avocados, and flavorful beans are essential. - If you don't have time to make refried beans from scratch, you can use canned refried beans. Just be sure to rinse them well and drain them before using. - For a vegetarian version of this recipe, use black beans or pinto beans instead of chorizo. - If you like your tostadas spicy, add a few slices of jalapeño pepper to the bean mixture. - Serve the tostadas immediately after assembling them. This will prevent the tortillas from getting soggy.Conclusion:
Tostadas are a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different topping options, there is sure to be a tostada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tostadas a try!
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