Tostadas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas; 2 cups cooked pinto beans; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ teaspoon hing; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin powder; ¼ cup water; oil (for deep frying); shredded lettuce, garnish; thinly sliced tomatoes, wedges garnish; sliced black olives, garnish; grated cheddar cheese, garnish; sour cream, garnish; ¼ teaspoon hing; 1 teaspoon minced green chili pepper; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 1 cup tomato puree; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pinch turbinado sugar

Servings: persons

6 corn tortillas
2 cups cooked pinto beans
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon hing
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ cup water
oil (for deep frying)
shredded lettuce, garnish
thinly sliced tomatoes, wedges garnish
sliced black olives, garnish
grated cheddar cheese, garnish
sour cream, garnish
¼ teaspoon hing
1 teaspoon minced green chili pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup tomato puree
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch turbinado sugar

1
Fry tortillas in very hot oil until crispy and lightly browned.
2
Drain on paper towel and set aside.
3
In skillet heat butter.
4
Add hing and chili powder.
5
Stir in beans and cumin powder, and mash to a thick paste.
6
Later you may need to add a little water to keep the paste spreadable.
7
Spread refried beans on fried tortilla and top with garnishings.
8
Mexican Hot Sauce: Heat oil in pan, and add hing and green chili.
9
Fry until chili begins to brown.
10
Add chili powder, lemon juice, and tomato puree.
11
Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
12
Add salt and sugar.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 corn tortillas, 2 cups cooked pinto beans, 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ teaspoon hing, and more.

Yes, Tostadas falls under the Soups & Stews 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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