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Easy Bean Tostadas (Low Fat, Vegan)

By: Samantha RowlandUpdated: April 16, 2019

Gluten FreeDairy FreeVeganQuickLow Fat
Plate filled with easy bean tostada and pinterest text on the bottom of the photo

Easy bean tostadas are a simple, healthy meal that can be ready in under 15 minutes. Crunchy corn tortillas, homemade refried beans, corn salsa and sriracha! These bean tostadas are easy to assemble and perfect for weeknight meals! Even kids love this recipe!

 easy bean tostadas piled high wwith veggies on a plate

These easy bean tostadas are the kind of meal your kids will love eating! It’s affordable and super tasty!

What is a tostada?

Tostada is essentially a crispy flat taco! Instead of folding the tortilla up into a taco shell, the tortilla is either fried to baked flat and topped with toppings after crispy. Usually tostadas are made with corn tortillas. 

What toppings are in this easy bean tostada recipe?

  • Homemade refried beans
  • Sweet corn salsa
  • Smoky cumin
  • Sriracha
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Avocado
  • Shredded red cabbageeasy bean tostadas piled high wwith veggies on a plate

 

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How to make homemade refried beans?

You can make homemade refried beans with organic canned black beans or dark kidney beans.

Start by draining any liquid from the can and rinsing the beans. Once rinsed, mash the cooked beans up with a fork after washing and draining them from the can.

Add salt and cumin to the mashed beans 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.

easy bean tostadas piled high wwith veggies on a plate

If you love this easy bean tostada recipe, you should try:

  • Black bean quesadilla
  • 10 minute black bean soup
  • Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas
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These easy bean tostadas are a simple, healthy meal that can be ready in under 15 minutes. | www.PancakeWarriors.com

Easy Bean Tostadas

These easy bean tostatas are a simple, healthy meal ready in under 15 minutes. The combination of crunchy corn tortilla, creamy cumin spiced beans and simple corn salsa all topped with sriracha will easily become one of your favorite meals as well!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Tostadas
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 3
Author: Samantha Rowland

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

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
304
Fat
 
4
g
Carbohydrates
 
55
g
Fiber
 
14
g
Sugar
 
1
g
Protein
 
15
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Comments

  1. Elaine Matthews

    June 24, 2015 at 9:31 am

    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!!

    Reply
  2. Deborah Davis

    June 22, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie

    June 22, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Karly

    June 22, 2015 at 8:15 am

    This is totally my kind of lunch! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  5. Jill @ Champagne for Everyday

    June 20, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    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?

    Reply
  6. Lydia @ Suitcase Foodist

    June 17, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Kaitie

    June 17, 2015 at 10:47 am

    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! :)

    Reply
  8. Jody @easypeasymom

    June 17, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Yum, as always, another great recipe! I love a good meatless dish and this one looks delicious! Pinning, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

    June 17, 2015 at 12:26 am

    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.

    Reply
  10. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    June 17, 2015 at 12:24 am

    You had my full attention with under 15 minutes. I love beans and try to incorporate them into as many dishes as I can.

    Reply
  11. Jess @hellotofit

    June 16, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Say the “Sriracha” and I’m IN! This dish looks so fresh and tasty. I could have Mexican food every day, I think ;)

    Reply
  12. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion

    June 16, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Looks so tasty! I love adding the red cabbage, sounds so delicious:)

    Reply
  13. Ashley (QLCC)

    June 16, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Gorgeous! I don’t think I’d even miss the meat :)

    Reply
  14. Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen

    June 16, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  15. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    June 16, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    You had me at easy and cheap! Lol. Happy Taco Tuesday! Looks super tasty.

    Reply
  16. rachel @ athletic avocado

    June 16, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    these look amazing! Gotta love anything mexican-flavored!

    Reply
  17. annie@ciaochowbambina

    June 16, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  18. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks

    June 16, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    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!

    Reply

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