Bean Tostadas

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 batch refried black beans or refried pinto beans (use same method for pintos as for black beans) (about 2 cups)
  • 8 corn tortillas, halved and toasted in the microwave
  • 1 medium or large avocado, mashed and seasoned with lime juice, salt, garlic if desired, cumin and chili (chopped fresh or powder)
  • 13 cup crumbled queso fresco (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 3 or 4 leaves romaine lettuce, cut in chiffonade
  • 1/2 to 1 cup salsa, fresh or bottled
  • Cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Warm the refried beans in a 325-degree oven while you toast the tortilla halves.
  2. 2
    If the refried beans are too thick to spread evenly, thin out with some bean broth.
  3. 3
    Spread a spoonful of the refried beans onto each tortilla half.
  4. 4
    Top with a spoonful of the mashed avocado mixture and a sprinkle of queso fresco.
  5. 5
    Add a handful of lettuce and a spoonful of salsa.
  6. 6
    Arrange on a platter or plates and serve.

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