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Black Bean Tostadas are a wonderful creation, starting with a crispy corn tortilla base that is spread with a generous layer of homemade refried beans, spiced and roasted sweet potatoes, crisp shredded lettuce topped with bright pickled red onions, juicy cherry tomatoes, sliced avocados and lime wedges on the side. They can get messy but pack some bitter flavors in every tasty bite. So be sure to prepare your napkins and pour some margaritas or daiquiris.
What does a tostada consist of?
A tostada consists of a crispy tortilla topped with a variety of toppings, anywhere from vegetables, seafood, an assortment of meat, or even eggs. This is typically topped with lettuce, cabbage, and other Mexican-style condiments.
How many calories are in a black bean tostada?
This recipe contains 680 calories per serving.
What is the correct way to eat a tostada?
There isn't a correct way to eat a tostada; you can try using a knife and fork; however most likely, you'll end up just picking it up with your hands and digging in.
How much protein is in a bean tostada?
There are 16 grams of protein in bean Tostadas.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Serves
2 persons
Ingredients
- 6 Corn Tostada Shells
- 1/2 recipe Refried Black Beans, kept warm
- 1 medium Sweet Potato, peeled, diced small
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Romaine or Butter Lettuce, shredded
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1/2 recipe Pickled Red Onions
- 1/2 Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add to a baking sheet to roast in the oven for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Lay out all the tostada shells onto a cutting board or countertop.
Spread out 1 tablespoon of warm refried beans onto each shell, followed by the roasted sweet potatoes.
Top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomato slices, pickled red onions, and finish with sliced avocados.
Season the avocados with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on plates or a serving platter garnished with lime wedges.
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