Black Bean Tostadas
Crispy corn tostada shells loaded with flavorful seasoned black beans, fresh corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and a vibrant cilantro-lime crema.
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 5
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $2.52/serving
Dietary
- Vegetarian
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- High-Fiber
- Low-Fat
- Low-Sugar
- Low-Cholesterol
Tags
- quick
- sauté
- fresh
- budget-friendly
- kid-friendly
- tangy
Ingredients
- 10 tostada shells
- 2 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 lime
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans. In a medium saucepan, combine the black beans, drained corn, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Lightly mash about half of the beans with the back of a spoon for a creamier texture.
- While the beans are heating, warm the tostada shells: you can bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, air fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, or briefly warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat until crisp.
- Prepare the cilantro-lime crema: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, the juice from the lime, and 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro. Stir until well combined and season with a pinch of salt.
- To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of the warm black bean and corn mixture onto each crispy tostada shell. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and a drizzle of the cilantro-lime crema. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro, and serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 467
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 66.7 g
- Fat: 12.7 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Sodium: 1782 mg
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Sugar: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg