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Vegan Refried Black Bean Tostadas

These tostadas may be vegan, but even meat lovers will be asking for seconds!
Servings: 4 tostadas

Ingredients

For the tostadas:

  • 1 bag of corn tostadas
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic minced (about 2 cloves)
  • 2/3 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 15- oz can of no salt added black beans
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro stems

For the guacamole topping:

  • 1 ripe avocado halved and pit removed
  • 1 small tomato seeds removed, diced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeds removed, diced (about 3/4 tbsp)
  • 1/2 small shallot diced (about 1/2 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tbsp cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • Squeeze of lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the tostadas:

  • In a large pan over medium heat, heat the canola oil, garlic and onion. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is softened - about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the can of beans (liquid included), salt, pepper, and cumin. 
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and about half of the liquid is reduced - about  5-7 minutes. 
  • Transfer to a blender. Add the cilantro stems. 
  • Blend the black beans until smooth.

For the guacamole topping:

  • While the beans are pureeing, assemble the guacamole.
  • While still in the peel, use a dull knife to cut the avocado into cubes without cutting through the peel. Use a spoon to scoop the cubed avocado out of the peel. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add the tomato, jalapeño, shallot, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper. 
  • Use a fork to mash until combined, so the guacamole is thoroughly mixed but still chunky. 

To assemble:

  • Remove the tostadas from the bag. A lot of times, some of them are broken so try to pick out the ones that are a full circle. 
  • Add a generous topping of the refried black bean puree and push to the edges of the tostada. 
  • Top with guacamole.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime wedge.

Notes

Extra black bean puree can be kept in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. I like to use leftovers as a dip!