Spiced Black Bean Tostadas
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Black Bean Tostadas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 335.37 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 17.29 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 31.8 g 12%
- Total Fat 16.38 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 8.56 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 683.02 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 6.13 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 2.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 329.23 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 281.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 31.11 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spiced Black Bean Tostadas is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 335.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Black Bean Tostadas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles, Garlic Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Black Bean Tostadas?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 335.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Black Bean Tostadas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Black Bean Tostadas healthy?
- Spiced Black Bean Tostadas has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 335.37 calories and 17.29 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 683.02 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.56 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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