Easy Bean Tostadas
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 corn tortillas1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed1 cup salsa 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar (regular or vegan cheese, such as Daiya)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the pinto beans in a bowl, add the salsa and mash with a fork until well combined.
Place tortillas on a baking sheet, and place in oven for five minutes, until slightly crispy. Remove from oven and divide bean-salsa mixture among the tortillas. Top with cheese, and return to the oven until beans are heated and cheese is melted, about five minutes.
Serve immediately.

Photo credit: PhotoKitchen.net
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 214.7
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.0 mg
  • Sodium: 284.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
  • Protein: 13.9 g

Member Reviews
  • LOVEBUGMEXICO
     This is a yummy way to start your day too, I live in Mexico so my Kids eat refried beans, my refried beans are spread on a large flour tortilla, spoon of rice, cut up tomate,onion,cilantro, 1 scrambled egg, roll it and then just lightly brown all sides in fry pan. Great energy breakfast!! - 9/26/11
  • MOM345
     very good! I added onions and garlic to the mixture and used flour tortillas. Then I topped with some lettuce and a little sour cream before serving. Yum! - 6/14/11
  • VKLINE01
     I tried this with refried beans, weight watchers shredded cheese and hot salsa for a quick brown bag lunch. Wrap it up in the tortilla of choice and microwave at lunch time. Serve with a side of guacamole...yum! - 7/5/11
  • DRAGONS4ME
     is it just me or does the picture look like it has shredded beef on it? it doesnt look like just beans to me. - 6/12/12
  • WESTERNGIRL76
     suggest adding 1 tsp or cumin or chili powder; also suggest adding chopped onion, garlic, tomatoes, green peppers, shredded lettuce on top; guacomole on side or top. - 2/4/12
  • CD12287141
     I added a cup of leftover roasted chicken (nothing against the vegetarian recipe, it just needed to be used up!) and it was great! - 5/28/12
  • GET140
     Yum..cant wait to try this! I will add shredded lettuce, tomatoes and onions, to fill up with some veggies. I like to squeeze in as many "freebies" as I can, to feel fuller :D - 9/1/11
  • CD12162271
     I like to sue dried beans. I soak them the night before, then, in the morning, use my crockpot, some veggie broth, chili powder, cumin and an chopped onion. at the end of the day, I then use a slotted spoon to take a serving, mash them and go from there. - 9/11/12
  • TIREDOFTHEYOYO
     Just had these for dinner and I am still a pretty big eater, usually eating about 750 calories for dinner, but one of these was very filling. SparkPeople recipes continue to provide an incredible array of hearty, tasty, and healthy foods. - 4/3/12
  • YOUNGANGELAM
     I used flour tortillas because that is what we had, so I didn't pre heat them at all, just put the bean and salsa mix on them and in the oven for 7 min. Added cheese for the last 3 min. Served with homemade guac. SOOOO good! The husband LOVED it. - 6/6/11
  • CD4728351
     The picture shows 2 different tostadas. The one on the right has meat, but I think the one on the left is beans only. - 7/26/12
  • MOMKAT4310
     I like to add shredded lettuce or spinach, or any fresh green, and onions. To reduce sodium, rinsed the canned beans thoroughly, it helps a lot. you could use home made pico de galo, and no salt. substitute cilantro, you won;t miss the salt. Bought fresh pico del galo usually no salt. read label - 7/6/11
  • KHOWARD726
     Quick, easy & yummy - my kind of recipe. I added a dash of chili powder (cumin would be good to) to the bean mixture. - 6/10/11
  • JOANOFSPARK
     simple and easy..what more could we ask for? *grin* :) maybe adding some chopped onion, tomato, and green peppers....to the bean mix..tostada supreme. which means a touch of guacamole too.:0 for sour cream, I am thinking maybe a dollop of Greek nonfat yogurt. - 3/18/13
  • CD12578205
     You could use the flat breads which are 60 calories and spray them with I can't believe it's not butter to bring this way down in calories - 6/10/12
  • BEAKIEBEAN
     Ok-so I changed it up just a bit and sprayed my tortillas with cooking spray and crisped them up good, then topped them with the hot bean/salsa mix and cheese. Added some pickled peppers and avocado-wow. Such a fast and simple meal but super tasty. Already looking forward to the leftovers. - 2/18/12
  • GAMEON123
     Yummy and easy. I used vegan cheese and added some fresh avocado on top. - 9/5/11
  • CCPOST
     I've made this but instead of the tortillas, I made it into a rice bowl using brown rice. - 7/13/11
  • CD13838339
     Delicious as is :) - 8/6/13
  • CHANI2869
     I used re-fried beans and it was tasty even my picky daughter liked them. Quick and easy lunch. I will definitely make this again. - 8/1/13
  • BREADLOVER3
     YUMMY FILLING AND A TREAT BECAUSE I LOVE THINGS LIKE TACOS AND BURRITOS SO THIS IS A GOOD IDEA FOR LUNCHES FOR ME I ADDED TINY CHERRY TOMATOES TO MINE ,...AND A LITTLE SHREDDED LETTUCE AND TACO SAUCE. DRIZZLED. ON TOP OF IT all. - 3/3/13
  • CD13650643
     This sounds very good, I bet that it would be good with mashed Black Beans too - 2/12/13
  • CD12230893
     Thanks for reminding me about this tasty fast meal. I like mine a bit sloppier. I toast the tortillas in a dry skillet and mash the beans in a small pan and heat. Then arrange the tortilla w/ beans, then salsa, then cheese. Pop in microwave to melt. Top with lots of tomatoes, lettuce & onion. - 10/13/12
  • CROWLEY123
     They sound excellent, so I'm going to make them today, but I'm adding shredded chicken. - 5/28/12
  • EDELIZ
     Besides adding the salsa, I added 1 tsp of cumin, pinch of red pepper and also fresh cilantro to the beans. Spread the beans on the tortilla and top with some chopped onion and tomato. - 9/9/11



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