Crispy Black Bean Tostadas

Name: Crispy Black Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 0.5 cup frozen corn (thawed); 0.25 cup water; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup sour cream (light); 1 avocado (ripe); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 cup green cabbage (shredded); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 8 tostada shells

Crunchy tostada shells loaded with a flavorful black bean and corn mixture, topped with a refreshing cabbage slaw and a creamy avocado crema.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.63/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Vegetarian
High-Fiber
Pescatarian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
0.5 cup frozen corn (thawed)
0.25 cup water
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup sour cream (light)
1 avocado (ripe)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup green cabbage (shredded)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
8 tostada shells

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add rinsed black beans, thawed frozen corn, and 1/4 cup water (or broth). Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mashing some of the beans with a fork for a creamier texture. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, prepare the avocado crema: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with light sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Season lightly with salt if desired.
Warm the tostada shells according to package directions, if desired (this usually takes a few minutes in a toaster oven or oven).
Assemble the tostadas: Spread a layer of the black bean mixture on each warm tostada shell. Top with shredded green cabbage and chopped fresh cilantro. Drizzle with avocado crema and serve immediately.

Notes

Prepare the bean mixture and avocado crema ahead of time, but assemble the tostadas just before serving to keep the shells crispy. These are best eaten fresh.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 19.8 g
Carbohydrates: 53.5 g
Fat: 15.6 g
Fiber: 15.5 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg