How to Make Black Bean Tostadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black bean tostadas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Crispy tortillas are topped with a flavorful black bean mixture, fresh vegetables, and tangy cheese, making for a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.

The star of this dish is the black bean mixture, which is seasoned with a blend of spices to create a rich and savory flavor. The black beans are mashed slightly to create a smooth and cre...

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • ¼ cup shredded lettuce, or as desired (Optional)
  • ¼ cup sour cream, or as desired (Optional)
  • ¼ cup guacamole, or as desired (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 tostadas

  • 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

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 814mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 279mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 310mg