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    Spicy Bean Tostadas

    Published: May 12, 2015 · Modified: May 1, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    spicy bean tostadas

    These tostadas are topped with spicy beans, cotija cheese, pico de Gallo, and fresh iceberg lettuce. They are great for a meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday and ready in under 20 minutes.

    What do I love about Tostadas? They're like a Taco, but they're flat tacos. You can top them with whatever Mexican ingredients you have in your fridge. That, and they take no time to make at all either. Less than 10 minutes tops. While your oven is preheating heat up the beans in a saucepan and gather up all your ingredients. Speaking of ingredients, my favorite new Mexican ingredient has been Cotija cheese lately. I'll put that cheese on top of anything almost. It's really good on top of corn on the cob.

    Let's talk about seasoning. To spice up the beans a bit, I added in some cumin (which should be in any Mexican dish), chili powder (should also be), and Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. The reason why I love Mrs. Dash is that it is salt-free and makes the beans extra spicy. This post isn't sponsored by Mrs. Dash, just expressing my love affair for their salt-free seasoning blends. Sorry to all the other seasonings, I apologize.

    What Ingredients do I need? 

    In this section, you can find substitutes or suggestions for certain ingredients. I also will try and list out what the ingredients' purpose is for. 

    Refried Beans -  use Fat-free refried beans if following WW plans

    Spices - Cumin, Chili Powder

    Mrs Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning - this is my favorite seasoning I used in the recipe. I like it because it’s also low in Sodium

    Flour Tortillas - or corn tostada shells can be used just warm them up 

    Cotija Cheese - such as Cacique 

    Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - to save time get some shredded iceberg lettuce 

    Pico De Gallo - you can make your own or use a store-bought salsa 

    How to Make Spicy Bean Tostadas 

    In a small sauce add the can of beans and spices. Cook the beans until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.

    While the beans are cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place two tortillas in the middle the oven rack. No pan needed. Bake the tortillas for about 7 minutes or until they start to turn a golden brown color and are crispy.

    When the tortillas are done baking, top the tortillas with some refried beans, the cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese.

    Equipment Needed 

    Here are some tools that will help will help you with the recipes. All links will open in Amazon. Yes I do get some kind of credit. 

    Mrs Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning  - Mrs. Dash "Extra Spicy", Salt-Free Seasoning Blend Shaker 2.5 Oz

    Sauce Pan   - MICHELANGELO 3 Quart Saucepan with Lid, Ultra Nonstick Copper Sauce Pan with Lid, Small Pot with Lid, Ceramic Nonstick Saucepan 3 quart

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    If you’ve tried this Spicy Bean Tostadas or any other recipe on the site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. Snap a picture and upload it to Pinterest.

    These tostadas are topped with spicy beans, cotija cheese, pico de Gallo, and fresh iceberg lettuce. They are great for a meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday and ready in under 20 minutes.

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    Spicy Bean Tostadas


    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 10min
    • Cook Time: 7min
    • Total Time: 17min
    • Yield: 6 1x
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    These tostadas are topped with spicy beans, cotija cheese, pico de Gallo, and fresh iceberg lettuce. They are great for a meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday and ready in under 20 minutes. 


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    Ingredients

    • For the Beans
    • 1 15.5 oz can of Refried Beans
    • 1 tsp of cumin
    • 1 tsp of chili powder
    • 1 tsp of Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend
    • 6 6 in flour tortillas or corn tortillas
    • 1 container of store-bought pico de Gallo or homemade
    • 6 oz cotija cheese
    • 1 head of ice berg lettuce, shredded
    • Favorite dressing
    • Pepper Jack Cheese

    Instructions

    1. In a small sauce add the can of beans and spices. Cook the beans until they are heated through, about 5 minutes.
    2. While the beans are cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place two tortillas in the middle the oven rack. No pan needed. Bake the tortillas for about 7 minutes or until they start to turn a golden brown color and are crispy.
    3. When the tortillas are done baking, top the tortillas with some refried beans, the cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese.

    Notes

    myWW points: Blue 3; Green  4;  Purple 3

    WW Personal Points: 7 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 tostada

    Keywords: spicy bean tostadas

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    Comments

    1. Ali @ Home & Plate says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Your tostadas look delicious. This is definitely going in my recipe box. Always looking for new ways to eat mexican.

    2. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      May 13, 2015 at 6:35 am

      I absolutely LOVE tostadas. They are probably my favorite Mexican dish and your version looks fab!

    3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      May 13, 2015 at 6:18 am

      I've never made real tostadas! Which...I obviously need to! Yum!

    4. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

      May 13, 2015 at 6:14 am

      I use the same Mrs. Dash so often times for quick Mexican meals. YUM

    5. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

      May 13, 2015 at 4:07 am

      This looks delicious, thanks for sharing!

    6. Abigail says

      May 12, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Love your photos they're always so deliciously tempting! These tostadas would surely be enjoyed by my family. Pinned. 🙂

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