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Bean Tostada
Perfect for busy evenings, the whole family will love making their own bean tostada. Add all of your favorite toppings for a customized bite.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
8 to 12
tostada shells
3
cups
refried beans
1
tomato
chopped
1
avocado
sliced
1/2
cup
cotija cheese
1/2
cup
pickled jalapeños
Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare topping ingredients.
Arrange tostada shells in a single layer on a baking sheet. Warm in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in water or broth as needed to loosen beans and make smooth.
Once warmed, spread an even layer of refried beans onto a tostada shell. Layer on chosen toppings.
Repeat with remaining tostadas and enjoy.
Notes
If frying corn tortillas, fry in a shallow layer of vegetable oil, turning after 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels.