Easy Bean Tostadas

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
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

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Introduction

These tostadas are cheap and easy to make--and they're full of fiber! These tostadas are cheap and easy to make--and they're full of fiber!

Minutes to Prepare: 3

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 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

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

LOVEBUGMEXICO

34 of 36 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

17 of 20 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

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

10 of 23 people found this review helpful

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

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

6 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

4 of 8 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yummy and easy. I used vegan cheese and added some fresh avocado on top. - 9/5/11
CCPOST

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've made this but instead of the tortillas, I made it into a rice bowl using brown rice. - 7/13/11
CD13838339

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Delicious as is :) - 8/6/13
CHANI2869

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds very good, I bet that it would be good with mashed Black Beans too - 2/12/13
CD12230893

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

They sound excellent, so I'm going to make them today, but I'm adding shredded chicken. - 5/28/12
EDELIZ

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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
GLDOUDY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Quick, easy, delicious! - 5/7/11
CD2693807

looks yummy.... I would add diced mushrooms and kale and garlic and onion powder and some rice to the mix... - 1/15/21
JAMER123

Thank you for sharing. - 8/29/20
FISHGUT3

thanks - 8/29/20
RAPUNZEL53

will try - 8/12/20
WHITEANGEL4

Incredible!

Love these and make often - 12/20/19
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum - 12/19/19
GRANNYJACKIE2

Sounds yummy. - 12/11/19
SUSANBEAMON

Real easy and good - 9/6/19
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

I used fat free refried beans. DH and I both enjoyed this for breakfast and for a quick dinner. - 8/3/19
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 7/6/19
CHERYLHURT

Yum! - 6/3/19
CHERIRIDDELL

excellent - 5/31/19
1CRAZYDOG

delicious - 3/24/19
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Never thought of refried beans in the morning, but this was really good. I added some green onion and salsa to it to zip it up a little. - 12/25/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 12/20/18
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

My entire family loves this recipe. Thank You. - 12/14/18
DRLMAZ

great - 8/29/18
SHOAPIE

Looks good. - 8/8/18
PWILLOW1

I put this on some English Muffins, topped it with cheese & baked until melted. We enjoyed it. - 7/9/18
NANAW12001

Incredible!

I used prepared tostada corn tortillas. Same amount of calories. They were fantastic. - 5/5/18
KATHRYNLFOSTER4

Very Good

I made this using Ortega tostada shells, organic black beans and mild salsa. Yum! I used my brand new ninja processor to blend the beans and salsa. I baked 4 shells and set 3 aside to make for lunches during the week. Two tablespoons of bean/ salsa mix and topped with cheddar cheese and baked a few - 1/14/18
NASFKAB

great snack I think - 12/29/17
5FOOTRUNT

Incredible!

The only thing I did different was cook the tortillas a bit longer. Delicious and satisfying. Thank you! - 7/18/17
MEXGAL1

Incredible!

I love this easy being tostada recipe! Delicious! - 5/11/17
JVANAM

Incredible!

Every day, treat yourself as if you were your own best friend. - 5/5/17
LSIG14

Very Good

Great idea - Made recipe as written and it was good but second time I used Spicy Fat-Free Refried beans and added chopped onions and green pepper. Very adaptable basic recipe. - 12/23/16
SILVER_DOE

Good

This is so fast. I make it even easier on myself and use ready-made tostadas and refried beans. Pickled jalepenos are also a great accompaniment. - 3/29/16
PANDAJOY

I tried this using Whole Wheat and put some tomatoes on top too. Was very good - 10/6/15
WILMANY64

Incredible!

This recipe was quick, filling and delicious!! I did not have pinto beans or regular salsa. I used red kidney beans and Newmans Own Pineapple salsa. Sweet and savory. It was perfect! Of course, you can always add other ingredients, even better. Thanks for sharing! - 7/30/15
KATIEBEE04

Incredible!

Great - 1/26/15
POETLKNG2LOSE

Very Good

It was very tasty; we just cut back on the beans in it . Will make again; very easy to make too. - 1/22/15
CHICKEYBABE_

Very Good

Yummy and easy to make! - 11/4/14
03191952

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

looks yummy - 1/23/14
TULLY46

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The family liked this & it was filling. I used small white corn tortillas & was able to have 2 a piece. I also used fat free refried beans. This made the calories a little lower. Then
we loaded them up with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, banana peppers, green peppers & onion. - 1/7/14
CD13603859

Incredible!

As someone who doesn't cook often, I found this recipe to be easy, quick, and tasty! Thanks for sharing! Yum! - 8/6/13
DANABE

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used fat free refried beans, because that's what I had on hand. It was really tasty and filling. - 8/4/13
SEAJESS

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Add a heap o' veggies for a really delicious meal. Spinach, red onion and garlic, anyone? - 8/1/13
SCRIMP1

O.K.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

KInd of bland as is....I wound up toasting 3 small thin corn tortillas. I added green onion, garlic salt, and taco seasoning to the bean mixture. - 8/1/13
CUMBAYA

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Looks yummy. Can't wait to try it next week. - 8/1/13
SRSTCYR

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

did it without the pinto beans and put in taco meat and refried beans to have lots of leftovers for work. very yummy - 7/31/13
CD13708081

Incredible!

Ok, so I totally loved this! I always love trying different things and this was sooo good! My hubby really enjoyed it too, though he loves his meat, he would add some ground meat to it. I enjoyed it just the way it was! Sensational! - 3/18/13
HUSKERFAN4EVER

Incredible!

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Perfect for my Meatless Monday! I am having this for dinner. - 3/18/13
CD6439628

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Can't wait to try this out. Looks delicious and I know it's got to be way less fat then a taco bell tostada. - 1/3/13
CD12783562

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is one of my favorite go-to lunches. I don't use salsa very often, but it would be a good idea for the vegetable intake. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't like beans but my son is my partner in crime when it comes to bean burritos. This recipes can be switched up many ways. - 10/13/12
40LESSOFERIN

Very Good

I like the simplicity! Awesomeness! I add mix greens on top, just for added nutrition. - 9/27/12
CD10913570

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

yummy - 9/19/12
CD12989266

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

wonderful - 9/15/12
CD13028096

Very yummy - 9/11/12
KMBJBB

Very Good

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

OMG!!!! Can't wait to do this!! Will be adding the lettuce, tomato and possibly onion as well as vegan sour cream. Then, when out of the oven, maybe add a dollop of guacamole or just avocado slices. - 9/5/12
JOYCEJAMBO

All family loved. Will make again. Thanks - 8/23/12
CD11755023

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy !! - 8/12/12
CD12853056

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Its's much better with veges added and skip the cheese (un-necessassary calories). Works great with an egg on it too. - 8/11/12
LISBETH636

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Super Quick and Easy. I used Black Beans instead since that's what I had on hand and I also added a bit of grilled chicken on top. It was delicious and filling! - 6/12/12
ALLISONAZ

Incredible!

This was so good! I loved it! - 6/12/12
CD12550129

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Why does the picture show pork and avocado etc? Picture should be of the actual recipe. - 6/5/12
FAIRMOUNTRUNNER

Very Good

So easy to make and I typically have most of the ingredients on hand - a perfect weeknight meal, especially when I don't have much time to cook! In a REAL hurry, I don't preheat the tortillas and I just stick them 2 at a time in the toaster oven. - 5/21/12
HOPE4ALL13

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sounds great! Think I'll try it tonight! But I will use "fat free" refried beans! MMmmmm! In the past I haven't ever found low fat cheese I liked thought! Thanks for sharing! - 4/10/12
PCVCHRISTINE

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Super yummy. Like others, I added some more yummy veggies - chopped onion, green pepper, and jalapeno. - 4/4/12
SUGARSMOM2

a visit south of the border and still stay at home . did not change a thing . love on a plate . - 3/30/12
CECELW

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I think im going to try this...I use whole wheat tortillas for a lot of different recipes. - 3/30/12
KEPARKER13

Incredible!

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very Good! Similar to other things I make for my family! - 3/22/12
2GREATS

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

We aren't big fans of Mexican food, but when I tried these one evening for a light supper, my husband fell in love with them and has asked for them almost every day since. I had flour tortillas on hand and refried beans, so that was what I used the first time. Bonus: they're healthy!
- 3/21/12
52DIANE

Incredible!

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

These look absolutely amazing. Can't wait to try them.
My husband is vegetarian but not so much vegan, like I try to be, and he loves Tostadas - I will make these vegan using the Daiya brand. I'm sure he will be delighted. - 3/17/12
CD12048978

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sounds delicious!! Can't wait to try it! - 3/15/12
CD9898685

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome! - 3/15/12
SASSYTHING52

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

cool - 3/7/12
DOSPALMAS_RED

Quick, easy and delicious! - 3/7/12
IMCG2012

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

thanks for a great recipe! I made mine with whole wheat tortillas and sweet corn added to the filling. Also had a side of mixed leaf salad with them and a dab of low fat sour cream... yum - 3/7/12
KATHLEEN1313

Sooo! GOOD, i'm in heaven.Mmm mmmm! - 3/7/12
MNREADER

Very Good

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just bought a pressure cooker and can now make fresh pinto beans in the cooker. Thanks for the recipe and idea. - 3/2/12
THINKSHRINK

Incredible!

Delicious, simple, and incredibly easy. Great whether or not you're short on time. I'll definitely make this again! - 3/1/12
THEESLADY

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent! - 2/17/12
CD11545374

Incredible!

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Sounds like lunch! - 2/16/12
ABJSMOMMY

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good!! - 2/15/12

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