Black Bean Tostadas

By drinkfairy

295 calories
CARBOHYDRATE30.0gCHOLESTEROL15.0mgFIBER8.0gPROTEIN13.0gSODIUM518.0mgFAT10.6gSATURATED_FAT3.5gMONOUNSATURATED_FAT4.3gPOLYUNSATURATED_FAT1.0gCALCIUM290.0mgIRON2.0mgSUGARS2.0gEST_ADDED_SUGARS0.0g

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned reduced-sodium black beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (1/2-ounce) tostada shells
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 6 tablespoons store-bought pico de gallo or fresh salsa
• 1 ounce Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 lime wedges (optional)

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the beans, oil, and pepper in a small bowl; mash to desired consistency.
Spread the bean mixture evenly on the tostada shells. Top each with 1/2 cup lettuce, 3 tablespoons pico de gallo, and 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
RECIPE TIPS

For quick substitutions, you can use pinto beans instead of black beans and shredded iceberg instead of romaine. If following a dairy-free diet, substitute the 1/3 cup cubed avocado in place of cheese.