Dairy-Free Crispy Corn Tostadas

Elevate your weeknight meals with these irresistibly crunchy Dairy-Free Crispy Corn Tostadas—perfect for a light yet flavorful dish that’s easy to make and bursting with vibrant ingredients! Featuring golden, homemade fried corn tortillas as the base, these tostadas are layered with creamy mashed avocado, smoky cumin-spiced black beans, and a zesty fresh salsa made from juicy tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. A squeeze of lime brightens every bite, while an optional kick of jalapeño can turn up the heat. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for laid-back dinners or crowd-pleasing appetizers. Serve these tostadas immediately for the ultimate combination of crispy, creamy, and fresh textures in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 can black beans
• 2 pieces avocado
• 1 piece lime
• 0.5 pieces red onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 optional jalapeño

Directions

Step 1

Start by heating the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few corn tortillas in the oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 3

Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 4

Repeat with the remaining tortillas and set them aside.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, heat the black beans over low heat. Add the ground cumin, one minced garlic clove, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper. Stir occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Peel and dice the avocado, then transfer to a small bowl. Squeeze half of the lime over the avocado and mash gently with a fork until smooth with some chunks remaining.

Step 7

Finely dice the tomato, red onion, and jalapeño (if using), and chop the cilantro. In a small bowl, combine these ingredients with the remaining lime juice, salt, pepper, and one minced garlic clove to create a simple salsa.

Step 8

To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of mashed avocado over each fried tortilla.

Step 9

Top each with a spoonful of black beans, followed by a generous scoop of the fresh salsa.

Step 10

Garnish with additional cilantro if desired, and serve immediately while the tortillas are still crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1656.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3612.7

Total Fat 268.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 140.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4877.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.5mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2625.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 30.5%