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Start to Finish: Black Bean Tostadas

February 4, 2014 by Dawna Stone

I love tacos and tostadas of any kind. These “Healthy You!” Black Bean Tostadas are a staple in my diet. I love how easy they are to make and how healthy and satisfying they are any night of the week.

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What you’ll need: corn tortillas, black beans, hot sauce, water, tomatoes, avocado, onions, jalapeno, salt, lime juice, and onions. Detailed recipe below.

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The salsa makes the tostadas! Combine tomatoes, avocado, onions, jalapenos, salt and lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tortillas on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack and bake for 3-5 minutes on each side of until tortilla is crispy and starts to

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Combine hot sauce, water and black beans in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Heat bean mixture in a saucepan on low-medium heat or in a microwave safe bowl for 1-2 minutes.

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Top tortillas with black bean mixture, lettuce and salsa and enjoy!

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Please let me know what you think of this “Healthy You!”-approved recipe by commenting below.

 

Black Bean Tostadas with Salsa
Servings
4
Servings
4
Black Bean Tostadas with Salsa
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1/2cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 avocadopeeled and chopped
  • 1tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1tablespoon minced jalapeno chile pepper(optional; wear plastic gloves when handling)
  • 1/8teaspoon sea salt
  • 2tablespoons lime juice
  • 2cans (15 ounces each) black beansrinsed and drained
  • 1/4cup hot sauceminced (optional)
  • 2tablespoons water
  • 8 corn tortillas(6" diameter)
  • 1cup shredded lettuce
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. To make the salsa: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocado, onion, pepper (if desired), salt, and lime juice.
  3. To make the beans: In a blender or food processor, combine the beans, hot sauce, and water. Blend or process until smooth. Pour the bean mixture into a saucepan and heat over low heat. Arrange the tortillas on a baking sheet or place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 6 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until they become crispy and start to brown.
  4. Top each tortilla with some of the warmed black beans, salsa, and lettuce before serving.
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