10-Minute Black Bean Tostadas Recipe

Name: 10-Minute Black Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Small Red Onion; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 15 ounces, weight Canned Low-Sodium Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; ⅓ cups Prepared Salsa, Plus Additional For Serving; 4 whole 6-Inch Size Corn Tortillas; Diced Avocado; Sour Cream; Fresh Cilantro; Fresh Lime Juice; Shredded Cabbage; Shredded Cheese; Diced Tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 whole Small Red Onion
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
15 ounces, weight Canned Low-Sodium Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
⅓ cups Prepared Salsa, Plus Additional For Serving
4 whole 6-Inch Size Corn Tortillas
Diced Avocado
Sour Cream
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Lime Juice
Shredded Cabbage
Shredded Cheese
Diced Tomatoes

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high.
2
Dice the onion, then add it and the salt into the pan and cook for 2 minutes, until just beginning to soften.
3
Add the black beans and salsa and stir to coat with the oil and onions.
4
Cook, stirring periodically, until heated through, about 4 minutes.
5
Mash and set aside.
6
Meanwhile, spread the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet, then place in the oven until crisp, about 6 minutes, flipping the tortillas once halfway through.
7
Prepare any desired toppings.
8
To serve, spoon the black beans over the crisp tortillas, then pile on the toppings.
9
Enjoy immediately.

264

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Small Red Onion, 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 15 ounces, weight Canned Low-Sodium Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained, and more.

Yes, 10-Minute Black Bean Tostadas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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10-Minute Black Bean Tostadas

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