Spiced Black Bean Tostadas

Name: Spiced Black Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 16 oz Black Beans; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Chili Powder; 4 oz Diced Green Chiles; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.25 cup Guacamole; 16 oz Refried Beans; 0.25 cup Salsa; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 0.25 cup Shredded Lettuce; 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 0.25 cup Sour Cream; 8 whole Tostada Shell

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Spiced Black Bean Tostadas layer creamy refried beans and whole black beans with warm chiles and gentle heat from chili and cayenne. Each crisp corn shell is topped with melted Monterey Jack, cool lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for a balanced bite. Great for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where everyone can customize their own.

Prep15 mins
Cook5 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
2

Mix refried black beans, black beans, green chiles, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until warmed through and blended, 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Arrange tostada shells on an ungreased baking sheet and divide the bean mixture evenly among them; sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top.
4

Broil in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, watching closely to prevent the tostadas from burning, 1 to 3 minutes.
5

Serve right away and garnish with salsa, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.