Black Bean Tostadas Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Black Bean Tostadas featuring a flavorful seasoned black bean mixture, melted pepper jack cheese, and fresh avocado slices, perfect for a quick Mexican-inspired meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Black Bean Mixture
- 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Other Ingredients
- 8 tostadas
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- Thinly sliced avocados, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Bean Mixture: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, kosher salt, chili powder, freshly ground black pepper, and ground cumin. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until the beans are warmed through, approximately 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to smash most of the beans, leaving some whole for texture. Add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick to reach a smoother consistency. Adjust seasoning with additional salt as necessary.
- Prepare the Tostadas: While the beans are heating, arrange the tostadas evenly on a large baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese over each tostada.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the tostadas for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly bubbly.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove the tostadas from the oven. Spoon a generous amount of the seasoned black bean mixture onto each cheesy tostada. Top with thin slices of fresh avocado and drizzle with your favorite hot sauce to taste. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a smoother bean mixture, add a small amount of water or bean liquid while mashing.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a hint of spice, but you can substitute with Monterey Jack or a mild cheddar.
- Adjust the level of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
- To keep tostadas crispier, add the bean mixture right before serving.
- Can be made vegetarian and gluten-free as is, but always check tostada package ingredients if store-bought.
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