Crispy Bean & Cheese Tostadas
Crispy fried tortilla bases topped with seasoned black beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Ready in 20 minutes with pantry staples.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 8 count corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Oaxaca cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 count lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or white onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Warm beans in a small saucepan over medium-low, then stir in cumin.
- 2
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 3
Fry each tortilla 60 seconds per side until crispy and light golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Sprinkle cheese evenly over each fried tortilla, dividing among all 8.
- 5
Return skillet to medium. Slide 4 cheese-topped tortillas into the pan and cook until cheese melts and bottom crisps, ~2 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining 4 tortillas and oil if needed.
- 7
Top each tostada with warm beans, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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