Black Bean Tostada Recipe

Name: Black Bean Tostada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; vegetable oil (for frying); Black Beans; 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained; 3 medium onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon minced chile; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 oranges, juice of; salt; Guacamole; 2 large ripe avocados; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 - 1 1/2 lemon, juice of; salt; Layering Ingredients; shredded lettuce; cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese, shredded; sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

8 corn tortillas
vegetable oil (for frying)
Black Beans
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained
3 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon minced chile
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 oranges, juice of
salt
Guacamole
2 large ripe avocados
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 - 1 1/2 lemon, juice of
salt
Layering Ingredients
shredded lettuce
cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese, shredded
sour cream
salsa

1
Pour vegetable oil in a skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
2
Heat until the oil is hot.
3
Fry the tortillas, one at a time, for about a minute on each side until they are crisp.
4
Drain the tortillas on paper towels and set aside.
5
To make the black beans, saute the onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chiles in teh oil using a large skillet until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
6
Add the drained black beans to the skillet. Mash with a potato masher or spoon until most of the beans are mashed.
7
Add the tomatoes and orange juice.
8
Cover and simmer on very low heat for 5-10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
9
For the quacamole, slice the avocados in half.
10
Remove the pits and scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon.
11
In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado until fairly smooth.
12
Add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
13
Or use a food processor for a very smooth guacamole.
14
To layer the tostadas: Start with a crisp tortilla, cover it generously with shredded lettuce and then black beans, topped with grated cheese, guacamole, and salta. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

585

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 corn tortillas, vegetable oil (for frying), Black Beans, 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Tostada 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.

Black Bean Tostada

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