Best 10 Black Bean Tostadas Recipes

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Black bean tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Tostadas are made with a crispy tortilla that is topped with a variety of ingredients, including black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a popular choice for people of all ages. Black bean tostadas are also a good source of protein and fiber, making them a healthy and satisfying meal. If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for a delicious and nutritious meal, black bean tostadas are the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 58m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for frying
4 corn tortillas, preferably white
Kosher salt
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ancho chili paste or adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cups finely shredded green or red cabbage
1 bunch radishes (about 6), julienned
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded into large pieces

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  • Cool the oil slightly and discard all but 2 tablespoons. Add the beans and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and cook, smashing the beans, until saucy and hot. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk the garlic, chili paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup oil to make a dressing; add the cabbage, radishes and cilantro and toss. Mix the sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in another bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each tortilla with beans, chicken, cabbage salad and sour cream.

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.

CHICKEN AND BLACK-BEAN GUACAMOLE TOSTADAS



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Provided by Marie Samples

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Chicken     Tomato     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Avocado     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
2 green onions, chopped
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 tomato, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Lime juice
4 purchased tostada shells (crisp corn tortillas)
2 cups shredded lettuce
2/3 cup crumbled mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet) or feta cheese
Purchased salsa

Steps:

  • Place avocado in medium bowl. Add lime juice and mash until almost smooth. Mix in beans and green onions. Season guacamole to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Combine shredded chicken, tomato, cilantro and cumin in small bowl. Season chicken mixture to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange tostada shells on plates. Top with lettuce, guacamole and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Spoon salsa over and serve.

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.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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A vegetarian main course that's good for you.

Provided by Kara Ceschini

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and chopped into small cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound fresh spinach
10 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons chipotle-lime crema, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss butternut squash with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread evenly over a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and just starting to brown at the edges, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • While squash is baking, empty beans into a small pot over low heat. Add garlic and cumin; stir well and continue to warm for a few minutes until heated through. Turn off heat, cover, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of water in a large skillet over medium heat. Add as much spinach as can fit. Sprinkle with salt, stir, and cook until spinach starts to wilt. Add additional spinach as it cooks down and makes more room. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Top tortillas with the squash, beans, and spinach. Drizzle crema over tostadas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 396.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE TOSTADAS



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Make and share this Chicken, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Tostadas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 large jalapeno chiles, seeded but not deveined,minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed,drained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skinned,cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups sliced romaine lettuce
1 head radicchio, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
vegetable oil
6 corn tortillas
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water (about)
1/2 lb goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
6 sprigs fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Make beans:.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add onion and chilies; cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Add chili powder and cumin; stir 30 seconds.
  • Add beans and lime juice.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring and mashing beans slightly with spoon, about 4 minutes.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.).
  • Make chicken:.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
  • Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add chili powder and cumin and stir until cooked through, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Make Salad:.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add oil to depth of 1/4 inch to heavy medium skillet.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke.
  • Add tortilla and cook until crisp, abut 30 seconds per side.
  • Drain.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Add 1/4 cup olive oil to salad; toss Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add 1 tablespoon lime juice; toss.
  • Rewarm beans over medium-low heat, stirring and thinning slightly with water.
  • Place 1 tortilla on each plate.
  • Spread with beans.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Top with salad, then chicken, guacamole and cilantro.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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Serve tostadas made with Old El Paso® black beans and chicken topped with cheese and tomato - Mexican dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (14 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada dinner kit
2 cups chopped or shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
1 package (8 oz) Old El Paso™ seasoned black beans
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (2 oz)
1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place tortillas (from dinner kit) on large cookie sheet. Spray both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Bake 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned around edges.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix chicken and black beans. Stir in seasoning mix and two-thirds of the enchilada sauce (from dinner kit). Cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  • On each tortilla, spread 1/3 cup chicken mixture; top with scant tablespoon of remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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Categories     Bean     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Yield 6 1 tostada

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 15 oz can black beans
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 whole-wheat tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1 avocado, diced
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a small bowl, combine black beans, garlic salt and chili powder. Divide the bean mixture into two parts. Brush both sides of tortillas with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Top three of the tortillas with cheese and half the seasoned beans and leave the other three tortillas with just olive oil. Set the other half of the beans aside. Heat tortillas in the oven for about 10 minutes. While the tostadas are heating, in a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, avocados, scallions and lime juice. Divide the corn relish into two parts. Combine one part of the corn relish with the reserved beans. When tortillas and beans are thoroughly heated, remove them from the oven. Cut the plain tortillas into bite sized strips to eat dipped in the seasoned bean corn relish. Finish the bean and cheese topped tortillas with the reserved corn relish and enjoy!

EGG AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS



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No need to wait in line at your favorite brunch spot this weekend. Pull together just six ingredients, brew a pot of coffee and enjoy your own brunch-worthy moment.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package)
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
3/4 cup rinsed drained Progresso™ black beans (from 15-oz can)
4 eggs
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil or cooking parchment paper.
  • Place 2 tortillas on each cookie sheet. Sprinkle evenly with chiles and beans, leaving room in center of tortilla for egg. Break 1 egg into custard cup or small bowl; gently transfer from cup to center of 1 tortilla. Repeat with remaining 3 eggs. Sprinkle each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until whites and yolks are firm, not runny. Top with avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh black beans for the best flavor. Soaking the beans overnight or using canned beans is a great way to save time.
  • Add some chopped onion, garlic, and spices to the black beans for extra flavor.
  • Mash some of the black beans to create a creamy texture and add a little bit of texture to the tostadas.
  • Top the tostadas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Black bean tostadas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of toppings. They are a great option for a quick and easy meal, and they are also perfect for parties and potlucks. With their combination of flavors and textures, black bean tostadas are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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