Bean Tostada

About This Recipe

The BEST bean tostada recipe! This easy bean tostada recipe is baked (not fried) and made with black beans, salsa, and choice of toppings.

Ingredients

• 4 corn tortillas ((6-inch))
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 small red onion
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 can reduced-sodium black beans ((15 ounces) rinsed and drained)
• 1/3 cup prepared salsa (plus additional for serving)
• Diced avocado
• Diced red onion
• Sliced cabbage
• Shredded cheese ((I used queso fresco))
• Sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
• Salsa
• Diced tomatoes
• Jalapeño slices
• Fresh cilantro
• Freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Dice the onion, then add it and the salt and cook 2 minutes, until just beginning to soften.
2. Add the black beans and 1/4 cup salsa and stir to coat with the oil and onions. Cook, stirring periodically, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Mash and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, spread the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet, then place in the oven until crisp, about 6 minutes, flipping the tortillas once halfway through. Prepare any desired toppings.
4. To serve, spoon the black beans over the crisp tortillas, then pile on the toppings. Enjoy immediately.