These tostadas may be vegan, but even meat lovers will be asking for seconds!
Servings: 4tostadas
Ingredients
For the tostadas:
1bag of corn tostadas
1tbspcanola oil
1/2tbspgarlicminced (about 2 cloves)
2/3cuponionfinely chopped
1 15-ozcan of no salt added black beans
1/2tspsalt
Pinchof pepper
1/4tspground cumin
1tbspchopped cilantro stems
For the guacamole topping:
1ripe avocadohalved and pit removed
1small tomatoseeds removed, diced (about 1/4 cup)
1/2jalapenoseeds removed, diced (about 3/4 tbsp)
1/2small shallotdiced (about 1/2 tbsp)
1/2tbspcilantro leavesfinely chopped
Squeeze of lime
Salt and pepperto 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!