These easy bean tostadas are a simple, healthy meal that can be ready in under 15 minutes. Crunchy corn tortillas, easy “refried beans”, corn salsa and my favorite twist, sriracha! These easy bean tostadas are a great way to mix up your Taco Tuesday! Plus they are easy to assemble so perfect if you are feeding a crowd! This is the kind of meal your kids will love eating, and your spouse will not get upset about if you decide to put it on rotation in the dinner menu. It’s affordable and super tasty!
The sweet corn salsa paired against the smoky cumin and undeniable flavor of sriracha is a combination that I can’t seem to get enough of. I’ve found a new love for tostadas over the past few weeks. I have always been a fan of crunchy tacos, but well lets be honest, they go everywhere. And with as much stuff as I like to pack inside of them, I might as well just grab a fork everytime I eat tacos, because I’m bound to make a mess.
I love the crunch and if you can get a bite with all the flavors and textures, it’s pure heaven. I discovered that if you put corn tortillas in the oven and bake them, they become crunchy, just like the taco shells I love so dearly. And since they are flat, I can get a bite of everything at once – although Dave tends to laugh his head off watching me attempt this!
Easy Bean Tostadas Recipe Tips
I make my own refried beans with organic canned black beans or dark kidney beans. I simply mash them up with a fork after washing and draining them from the can. Be sure to soak your beans for a minute or two in fresh water before using them, this really helps remove the lingering liquid. This helps resolve any of the tummy troubles I used to experience from eating beans. Once the beans have been rinsed and drained, add salt and cumin for a simple but filling topping for these tostadas. These “refried beans” are ready in under 3 minutes, mashing and all! The creamy texture of the beans against the crunchy corn tortilla and the crunchy sweet corn is the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
If you have extra time or you are like me and think that every meal needs to have a vegetable, slice up some romaine lettuce and crunchy red cabbage. I don’t know about you, but I can’t call it Taco Tuesday without avocado, so be sure to add some sliced avocado as well!
Easy Bean Tostadas
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas I use Trader Joe's
- 1 can organic black beans or dark kidney beans drained, rinced and smashed
- 11/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- simple corn homemade salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped red cabbage optional
- avocado
- sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Place corn tortillas in an oven set to 350. I use my counter top toaster oven. Bake for 10 minute until crispy
- While corn tortillas are baking, drain and rinse the beans. After allowing them to soak, rinse and mash with a fork. Add cumin and salt and mix to combine. Microwave for 1 minute (or heat on stove)
- Prepare simple corn homemade salsa if not already made.
- Once tortillas are crispy, remove from the oven. Add refried beans, romaine, red cabbage, corn salsa and top with sriracha
What about you?
- Crunchy taco shells or soft?
- Do you ever make tostadas? What is your favorite flavor combination?
- Have you ever used sriracha with your Mexican dishes?
Elaine Matthews says
Tostado’s are a stable at my house!! Yum!! Thanks for Linking up on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! I love having You!! Pinned!!
Deborah Davis says
What a delectable treat for lunch, brunch, parties or dinner! I could eat this yummy tostado every day! I am delighted that you shared your healthy and delicious Easy Bean Tostadas recipe with us on the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I appreciate it and I can’t wait to try your recipe. I’m pinning and sharing.
Stephanie says
This looks amazing! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Karly says
This is totally my kind of lunch! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Jill @ Champagne for Everyday says
These look so good!! I’m actually excited to incorporate beans lately, since I’ve discovered that mega dosing beano helps with the tummy troubles they give me. Also, your pictures are absolutely beautiful! What lens do you use?
Lydia @ Suitcase Foodist says
Tostadas are my go to for leftovers, so I love this recipe. I love the idea for baking the shells in the oven. I usually fry them but this healthier option rocks!
Kaitie says
This looks amazing. I’ve made something similar but not with the “refried” beans. I also like the add of sriracha sauce – a way to kick it all up with out killing the already delicious flavours! 🙂
Jody @easypeasymom says
Yum, as always, another great recipe! I love a good meatless dish and this one looks delicious! Pinning, thanks for sharing!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
I feel the same way about crunchy tacos. I love the texture but they are so dang messy! Tostadas are a great solution and your version sounds delicious! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
You had my full attention with under 15 minutes. I love beans and try to incorporate them into as many dishes as I can.
Jess @hellotofit says
Say the “Sriracha” and I’m IN! This dish looks so fresh and tasty. I could have Mexican food every day, I think 😉
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Looks so tasty! I love adding the red cabbage, sounds so delicious:)
Ashley (QLCC) says
Gorgeous! I don’t think I’d even miss the meat 🙂
Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen says
Gotta love easy and tasty! These sound fabulous! Would love it if you would come share over at my link party at Try A Bite Tuesday!!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
You had me at easy and cheap! Lol. Happy Taco Tuesday! Looks super tasty.
rachel @ athletic avocado says
these look amazing! Gotta love anything mexican-flavored!
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Oh my! Such a pretty plate of food! I must make this, now! PS) You had me at ready in under 15 minutes! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
I have a can of refried black beans from Whole Foods just sitting in my cupboard – I think I’ll have to give this a try!