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Crispy Black Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema

Crunchy tostadas topped with seasoned black beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and a quick lime crema.

Crispy Black Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 pcs Tostada shells (store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup Lime crema (sour cream or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep (15 minutes total): Drain and rinse the black beans. Shred lettuce if needed, and measure pico de gallo. In a small bowl, stir together the crema (sour cream/Greek yogurt) with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook (15 minutes total): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add black beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Cook and mash lightly for about 10 minutes until hot and thickened.

  3. 3

    Assemble: Place tostada shells on plates. Spread seasoned black beans over each shell, then top with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of lime crema.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein18 g
Carbohydrate70 g
Fat20 g
Fiber18 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium980 mg

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