Vegetarian Crispy Bean Tostadas
Elevate your weeknight meals with these easy and irresistible Vegetarian Crispy Bean Tostadas! Golden-baked corn tortillas serve as the perfect crunchy base for savory refried beans seasoned with cumin, and they’re piled high with fresh toppings like red onion, juicy tomatoes, shredded lettuce, creamy avocado slices, and fragrant cilantro. Customize your tostadas with a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco for a tangy finish or a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicy kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for a family dinner or a colorful vegetarian appetizer. Don’t forget the lime wedges for that final zesty touch! Perfect for fans of meatless Mexican cuisine, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 2 cups Refried beans
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 cup Red onion, chopped
- 2 Ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
- 0.5 cup Crumbled queso fresco (optional)
- 0 Hot sauce (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Lightly brush both sides of each corn tortilla with vegetable oil.
Step 3
Arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Remove and set aside.
Step 5
In a medium saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat.
Step 6
Stir in the salt and cumin, and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Spread a generous spoonful of warm refried beans over each baked tortilla.
Step 8
Top with chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
Step 9
Add slices of avocado and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Step 10
If using, top with crumbled queso fresco.
Step 11
Serve the tostadas with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side for those who like a bit of extra spice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1948.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2958.3 |
| Total Fat 176.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 70.0g | |
| Cholesterol 85.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3021.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 294.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 65.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.2g | |
| Protein 80.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1175.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4394.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories