Best 7 Black Bean Rice Tostada Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to creating the perfect black bean rice tostada. This delightful dish combines the flavors of hearty black beans, fluffy rice, and crispy tostada shells to produce a symphony of taste and texture. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a black bean rice tostada that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Daisy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ½ cups canned black beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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I made up this recipe trying to duplicate the black bean tostadas at my favorite Mexican restaurant! They taste great and are quick, easy, and healthy!

Provided by Nellie Fiorenzi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 corn tostada shells
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup salsa, or as desired
¼ cup shredded lettuce, or as desired
¼ cup sour cream, or as desired
¼ cup guacamole, or as desired

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Combine refried black beans, black beans, green chiles, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm and combined, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place tostada shells on an ungreased baking sheet and evenly distribute bean mixture between them. Top with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, watching carefully to avoid burning tostadas, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with salsa, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 813.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BLACK BEAN & RICE TOSTADA



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Start with lightly toasted taco-size soft tortillas, then pile on seasoned rice, beans, corn, lettuce and cheddar. Sound like a winner? Believe us-it is.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings, two tostadas each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (16.35 oz.) TACO BELL® Soft Tortilla Taco Dinner Kit
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) corn, drained
2-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray both sides of Tortillas with cooking spray; place in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. or until crisp and lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice in large saucepan as directed on package. Add beans, corn and Seasoning Mix; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Top tortillas with rice mixture, lettuce, Salsa and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1340 mg, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 19 g

BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS



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Try this Mexican tostada recipe instead of traditional tacos - ready in less than 30 minutes. Start with Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice then top tostada shells with cooked chicken and assorted toppings.

Provided by Zatarains

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups water
1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Black Beans and Rice (Substitution -- Reduced Sodium Black Beans and Rice)
2 tablespoons butter (Substitutions -- 2 tablespoons margarine or olive oil)
8 tostadas
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking.
  • Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, 1/4 cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired.
  • Cooking tip: Black Beans & Rice Wraps: Use flour tortillas (8-inch) in place of the tostada shells.
  • Serving Suggestion: Top with assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 231, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 439mg, Protein: 16g, Total Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Carbohydrate: 26.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 53.8, Protein 8.8

BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO TOSTADAS



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These spicy veggie-packed tostadas won over my meat-loving husband. To make them even faster, shop for baked tostada shells. -Lauren Delaney-Wallace, Glen Carbon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. cubes
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 to 3 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Cooking spray
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place sweet potato in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high until tender, 2-3 minutes. For sauce, mix mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle pepper., In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beans; heat through. Stir in sweet potato; keep warm., In two batches, spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet; broil 4-5 in. from heat until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Sprinkle immediately with cheese. To serve, top tortillas with sauce, bean mixture and, if desired, lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS



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Try this Mexican tostada recipe instead of traditional tacos - ready in less than 30 minutes. Start with Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice then top tostada shells with cooked chicken and assorted toppings. ¡Muy delicioso!

Provided by Zatarains

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups water
1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Black Beans and Rice
2 tablespoons butter
8 tostadas
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking.
  • Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, 1/4 cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 53.8, Protein 8.8

BLACK BEAN AND BEEF TOSTADAS



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Just a handful of ingredients add up to one of our family's favorites. Also easy to double for company! -Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
8 tostada shells
Optional toppings: shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through., To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Use flavorful black beans: Choose black beans that are plump and have a deep, rich color. You can use canned or dried black beans, but if using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. If the rice is overcooked, it will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Season the rice and beans well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of spices and herbs to flavor the rice and beans. Common seasonings include cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano.
  • Use fresh toppings: The toppings are what really make this tostada special. Use fresh, flavorful ingredients like chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Serve immediately: Tostadas are best enjoyed immediately after they are made. The chips will start to soften if they sit for too long, so be sure to serve them right away.

Conclusion:

Black bean and rice tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, black bean and rice tostadas are a great choice.

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