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Black bean tostada on corn tortilla on marble.

Easy Black Bean Tostadas Recipe

  • Author: Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (3 tostadas) 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These EASY + to feel good  about mealtime delicious black bean tostadas consist of crunchy shells, homemade refried black beans, and cool and fresh toppings. A family fave! 


Ingredients

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For Tostadas:

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • crispy corn tostada shells
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime

For Refried Black Beans:

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 315 oz. cans black beans (drained, but reserve liquid)
  • 1 1/2 cups liquid from canned beans
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt


Instructions

  1. Make pickled onions. Thinly slice 1/2 red onion and place into a bowl and cover with white vinegar.
  2. Mix lime crema. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Thin sauce with milk or water if necessary so that it can be drizzled.
  3. Heat olive oil in large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until soft. Add garlic to pan and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  4. Add beans to pan and stir together with onions. Add bean liquid to pan and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to low and cook at a low simmer for about 9-14 minutes until most of liquid has evaporated. Mash beans to desired consistency and season with sea salt to taste. 
  5. Assemble tostadas. Put out toppings and let everyone build their own tostadas.

Notes

  • Makes about 3 cups of refried black beans

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