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Bean Tostadas

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

Tostadas:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Refried beans or spicy pinto beans, warmed store-bought refried beans also work,
  • Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Lettuce chopped
  • Tomato diced
  • Green onions sliced
  • Black olives sliced
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Cotija cheese shredded, optional

Serving:

  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Make the tostada shells by coating the corn tortillas with olive oil cooking spray on both sides.
  • Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Meanwhile, heat the refried beans or spicy pinto beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Prepare the tostadas by layering the crispy tortilla with warm beans, sharp cheddar, lettuce, black olives, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, and lime wedges.  Enjoy.