Tostadas with Homemade Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo

Name: Tostadas with Homemade Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, Plus More For Brushing On Tortilla; 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Small Diced; 1/2 whole Green Pepper, Small Diced; 1 teaspoon Jalapeno, Small Diced, Or More Depending On How Much Heat You Like; 1/2 whole Onion, Small, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 can 15 Oz Can, Black Beans, Rinse And Drained, Reserve Black Bean Juice; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; 2 whole Avocados, Peeled, Pitted And Sliced; 3 whole Tomatoes, Cored And Diced; 1/2 cups Onion, Small, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Cilantro Leaves, Chopped; 1/2 Lime, Juiced, Or More Depening On How Juicy Lime Is; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin

Servings: persons

8 whole Corn Tortillas
1 teaspoon Olive Oil, Plus More For Brushing On Tortilla
1/2 whole Red Pepper, Small Diced
1/2 whole Green Pepper, Small Diced
1 teaspoon Jalapeno, Small Diced, Or More Depending On How Much Heat You Like
1/2 whole Onion, Small, Diced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 can 15 Oz Can, Black Beans, Rinse And Drained, Reserve Black Bean Juice
1/4 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
⅛ teaspoons Pepper
2 whole Avocados, Peeled, Pitted And Sliced
3 whole Tomatoes, Cored And Diced
1/2 cups Onion, Small, Diced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
1/2 Lime, Juiced, Or More Depening On How Juicy Lime Is
1/4 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Cumin

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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Brush both sides of the corn tortillas with a small amount of olive oil and place onto a large sheet pan.
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Place in the oven and bake for about ten minutes, until they are crispy.
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Flip them at the halfway point.
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Set aside.
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While tortillas are in the oven, in a small bowl, add all of the pico de gallo ingredients and mix together.
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Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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For the refried beans, heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
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Then add diced peppers, onion, and garlic.
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Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
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Then add the black beans and spices.
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Cook for another 2 3 minutes.
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Carefully pour the bean mixture into a food processor or blender, fitted with a metal blade, and puree on medium speed.
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Slowly add in the reserved black bean juice, a little at a time, until the refried beans reach desired consistency.
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Place refried beans back into the pan for a few minutes until heated through.
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To assemble the tostadas, spread a few tablespoons of refried beans onto each tortilla and then top with avocado slices and pico de gallo.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole Corn Tortillas, 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, Plus More For Brushing On Tortilla, 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Small Diced, 1/2 whole Green Pepper, Small Diced, and more.

Yes, Tostadas with Homemade Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo and Avocado falls under the General 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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Tostadas with Homemade Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo and Avocado

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