Quick Black Bean Tostadas
These Quick Black Bean Tostadas are crispy, creamy, and loaded with flavor—ready in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. Perfect for fast dinners that still feel fresh and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 corn tostadas or flour
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add black beans and mash slightly with a potato masher or fork, leaving some whole. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Warm tostadas in a dry skillet or oven according to package directions.
- Spread black bean mixture on each tostada and top with shredded cheese. Broil for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and any desired toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or avocado. Serve immediately.
Notes
Top with anything you love—sour cream, salsa, or avocado—and make it your own. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the crunch alive. Perfect for meatless Mondays or quick lunches.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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