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Creamy Black Bean Avocado Tostadas Recipe

Creamy Black Bean Avocado Tostadas

Give your taste buds a fresh and flavorful experience with these Creamy Black Bean Avocado Tostadas—crispy, creamy, and packed with vibrant, wholesome ingredients!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Baked Tostada Shells:

  • 4 Corn Tortillas
  • 2 tsp Avocado Oil or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • Kosher or Sea Salt

For the Creamy Black Beans:

  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped White Onion
  • 1 can 15.5 oz Black Beans, drained
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth

For the Toppings:

  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Cilantro plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp Lime Juice
  • Kosher or Sea Salt to taste
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced or mashed
  • Crumbled Queso Fresco Cotija, or Feta Cheese

Instructions
 

For the Toppings:

  • - In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.

For the Baked Tostada Shells:

  • - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • - Mix avocado oil and lime juice in a small bowl.
  • - Place tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • - Brush both sides of each tortilla with the oil and lime juice mixture.
  • - Sprinkle both sides of each tortilla with chili powder.
  • - Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, flip them over, and bake for another 7-9 minutes until crispy. Sprinkle with salt when done. Set aside.

For the Creamy Black Beans:

  • - Heat avocado oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until onions are soft.
  • - Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, black beans, and broth. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until beans are soft.
  • - Mash the beans in the pot until creamy. Let it cool slightly.
  • For the Creamy Black Bean Avocado Tostadas:
  • - Spread 1/3 cup of creamy black beans on each tostada shell.
  • - Top with sliced or mashed avocado, fresh tomato topping, cheese, and additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

Enjoy your delicious Baked Tostada Shells with Creamy Black Beans and Avocado!
Keyword Black bean tostadas, Creamy Black Bean Avocado Tostadas, Healthy Mexican tostadas, Vegetarian tostadas