Baked Tostadas Base Recipe
This is one of the base recipes featured in our Whole Life Meal Plan. This baked tostadas base recipe comes together quickly, can be customized in countless ways, and is absolutely delicious!
Servings: 8 tostadas
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 15-ounce cans low-sodium black or pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings to YOUR taste
- ½-2 cups fresh, sautéed, or roasted vegetables
- 8-16 ounces protein (chicken, fish, etc.)
- ¼-½ cup cheese
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Guacamole
- Lime juice
- Sour cream, lime crema, or plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lay tortillas on a cookie sheet in a single layer (do not overlap). Using 1 teaspoon of oil and a pastry brush, brush both sides of each tortilla. Bake 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.*
- Place beans and salsa in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer and beans are heated through, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and use a fork or potato masher to mash beans to the consistency of refried beans.** Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Build tostadas by spreading a layer of beans on each shell. Add toppings to your taste. Enjoy!
Notes
See recipe variations section of the article for more topping ideas.
*Alternatively, place one tortilla at a time on a microwave safe plate or paper towel. Cook for one minute, flip to other side, and cook for another minute or until crisp.
**Alternatively, place beans and salsa in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Heat through and mash to desired consistency.
Check out these recipes for flavor inspiration!
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Cheese Tostadas
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Black Bean Corn Salad Tostadas
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