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Vegetarian Tostadas

Quick and tasty crisp tortillas topped with warm beans, fresh avocado, salsa, and cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or a light lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla Shells
  • 8 pieces whole wheat or corn tortillas
Beans Preparation
  • 1 15oz can refried beans Season with spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 15oz can black beans Rinsed and drained
Toppings
  • 2 pieces avocados Pitted, peeled, and mashed
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta or cojita cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your oven to broil and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Place tortillas on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheating oven for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and starting to crisp around the edges.
  3. While oven heats up, combine refried beans with cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small bowl.
Assembly
  1. Remove tortillas from oven and spread about 3 tablespoons of seasoned refried beans on each one.
  2. Add about 1/4 cup of black beans on top of the refried beans.
  3. Place topped tortillas back in the oven on middle rack and broil for 3 minutes until edges are crispy and beans are heated through.
  4. Remove from oven and top each tostada with mashed avocado, pico de gallo, crumbled feta or cojita cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

For a fuller meal, serve with lime wedges, rice, or corn salad. Keep toppings separate until serving to maintain crispness.