Black Bean Tostadas

Crispy tostadas layered with beans, avocado, salsa, lettuce, and cotija.
Servings 4
Calories 411

Ingredients
 

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • grapeseed oil
  • 1 ½ cups refried beans
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 2 avocados sliced thin
  • 1 head of green leaf lettuce chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro lime dressing optional
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup grated cotija cheese

Instructions
 

  • Make tostada shells: Pour 1/4 inch of oil into a small skillet. Heat oil to 350°F.
  • Place one tortilla in oil and fry until the tortilla starts to crisp and the bottom side of the tortilla begins to brown. Turn the tortilla over and fry the other side. Flip again and fry until golden brown. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Dress lettuce (optional): Toss lettuce with two tablespoons of dressing.
  • Assemble tostadas: Place one tostada shell on a plate.
  • Spread a thin layer of beans on the tostada shell.
  • Spoon salsa over beans.
  • Add sliced avocado on top of salsa.
  • Pile lettuce high on top of avocado.
  • Top with sour cream and cotija.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 866mgFiber: 16gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7172IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 3mg
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