Vegetarian Tostadas with Black Beans, Avocado, and Feta Recipe
These Vegetarian Tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring crispy tortillas topped with flavorful refried and black beans, creamy mashed avocado, fresh pico de gallo, and tangy cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, they combine a delightful mix of textures and spices in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Tortillas and Beans
- 8 whole wheat or corn tortillas
- 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Toppings
- 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and mashed
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to the broil setting to get it ready for crisping the tortillas.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with foil to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Initial Tortilla Crisping: Place the tortillas on the baking sheet and bake them in the preheating oven for 2-3 minutes until they are lightly browned and starting to crisp—watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Mix Bean Seasoning: While tortillas bake, combine the refried beans with cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder in a bowl to infuse flavor.
- Spread Bean Mixture: Remove the tortillas from the oven and spread about 3 tablespoons of the seasoned refried beans evenly over each tortilla.
- Add Black Beans: Top each tortilla with approximately 1/4 cup of rinsed black beans for added texture and protein.
- Final Broil: Return the tortillas to the oven and broil on the middle rack for 3 minutes until the edges become crispy and the beans are heated through.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the tostadas from the oven and generously top with mashed avocado, pico de gallo, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro if using.
Notes
- Using whole wheat tortillas adds extra fiber and nutrients, but corn tortillas are a great gluten-free option.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the bean mixture.
- Feta and cotija cheeses can be used interchangeably based on preference and availability.
- Keep a close eye when broiling to prevent tortillas from burning, as oven broil temperatures can vary.
- Leftover tostadas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but toppings like avocado are best freshly added.
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