Crispy Black Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema
Crunchy tostadas topped with seasoned black beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and a quick lime crema.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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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
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
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
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
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 70 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 18 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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