Black beans and rice tostadas are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, showcasing the vibrant fusion of Latin American cuisine. This culinary creation combines crispy tostada shells, fluffy black beans, savory rice, and an array of vibrant toppings, creating a dynamic and satisfying dish. Whether it's for a casual weeknight dinner or a special fiesta, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will captivate your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Latin American culinary traditions. Join us as we delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect black beans and rice tostadas, ensuring a culinary journey that is both delicious and unforgettable.
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STEAK AND BLACK BEAN CHALUPAS
Our Chopped Dinner Challenge this week was cube steak. We wanted to achieve a great flavor without overcooking the meat, and so we seared it in a screaming hot pan and made chalupas, crunchy open-faced tacos. Chopped Basket Ingredient: cube steak
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the tortillas: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lay the tortillas on a baking sheet, brush both sides with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
- For the cube steak: Toss the steak strips with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over high heat until lightly smoking. Add half of the strips and cook, tossing until the strips are browned on all sides, but not completely cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and repeat with the other half.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoons of the oregano and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and stir with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the steak strips and any accumulated juice and simmer until thickened slightly, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano, lime zest and lime juice and mix well.
- For the beans: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the chili powder. Cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the black beans and toss to combine. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to boil. Using a masher, smash the black beans, stirring occasionally to incorporate into the broth, until thick. Remove from the heat.
- For the chili-lime mango: Toss the mangoes with the lime zest, lime juice, chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- To assemble the chalupas, spread a thin layer of smashed black beans on each crispy corn tortilla and divide the steak among them. Top with some chili-lime mangoes and serve with lime wedges and pickled jalapenos.
BLACK BEANS AND RICE
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
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 & RICE TOSTADA
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
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 BEAN TOSTADAS
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
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 BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS
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
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
SHEET-PAN TOSTADAS WITH BLACK BEANS AND PEPPERS
In this vegetarian sheet-pan meal, crisp tortillas are topped with chile-laced black beans, sweet roasted peppers, avocado and plenty of crumbled queso fresco or grated Cheddar. A cumin salt, flecked with lime zest and sprinkled on right at the end, adds both brightness and a musky spice flavor. You will need 3 sheet pans for this. If you have only 2, crisp the tortillas in a skillet on the stovetop instead of in the oven.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, tacos, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees and arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of oven. On a rimmed sheet pan, toss together peppers, onion, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and sage, then spread vegetables out in an even layer. Top with thyme sprigs, and roast on the top rack until tender and lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes or so.
- On a separate rimmed sheet pan, toss together beans, tomatoes, 1/4 cup oil, chipotle chile and sauce, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salt to taste. Roast on the bottom rack, stirring every 10 minutes, until juices have thickened, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Brush tortillas on both sides with oil, then arrange in an even layer on a third rimmed baking sheet (it's O.K. if the tortillas overlap slightly). Bake until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.
- To make the cumin salt, grate the zest from the lime. In a small bowl, stir together lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin. Cut naked lime into wedges.
- To serve, top tortillas with beans, peppers, avocado, queso fresco (if desired), cilantro and a squeeze of lime from the wedges. Let people sprinkle on lime-cumin salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
BLACK BEAN AND BEEF TOSTADAS
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
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.
BLACK BEANS WITH BELL PEPPERS & RICE
My meat and potatoes husband goes for this cheesy, hearty black beans and rice recipe, and the kids gobble it up. For extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce. -Stephanie Lambert, Moseley, Virgina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add beans, rice, cumin and oregano; heat through., Stir in 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS
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
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
Tips:
- Use day-old tortillas for tostadas. This will make them crispier and less likely to break when you top them.
- Brush the tortillas with oil before baking. This will help them crisp up and get golden brown.
- Bake the tortillas at a high temperature. This will help them crisp up quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If the tortillas are too close together, they won't crisp up properly.
- Be careful not to overbake the tortillas. They should be golden brown and crispy, but not burnt.
- Let the tortillas cool completely before topping. This will help them stay crispy.
- Use your favorite toppings. Black beans and rice are a classic combination, but you can also use other toppings, such as shredded chicken, beef, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Black bean and rice tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover black beans and rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tostadas that are sure to please everyone.
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