Tostadas de Frijoles

A red plate with a tostada de frijoles (bean tostada)

Tostadas de Frijoles are a quick, easy, and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. This Mexican dish uses minimal ingredients, but is packed with protein and fiber from the refried beans. It's a healthy and delicious meatless meal that's perfect for the whole family.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

potato masher

Ingredients

6 tostada shells

Refried Beans

2 cups cooked beans with their liquid reserve an extra ½ cup of bean liquid
½ cup oil (divided)

Garnishes

2 cups shredded lettuce either iceberg or romaine
2 diced Roma tomatoes
2 cups shredded or crumbled cheese Mexican muenster, Chihuahua, queso fresco or cotija
1 cup salsa
salt to taste

Instructions

Tostada Shells

You can buy tostada shells but making your own is easy and taste much better than store-bought. Click here to learn How to Make Tostada Shells.

Prepare Refried Beans

Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large pan over medium-low. Carefully add cooked pinto beans and some of their liquid to the pan.
Mix the beans with the oil and simmer for about 4 minutes.
Use a potato masher to mash the beans until smooth, but slightly chunky. Add ¼ to ½ cup of bean broth, if needed, to make them easier to mash.
Mix in another ¼ cup of oil and continue cooking and stirring until the beans are slightly thickened. Cover, remove from heat, and set aside.

Prepare Toppings

Shred the lettuce, dice tomatoes, crumble or shred the cheese and make your salsa.

Assemble Tostadas

Spread a layer of refried beans on the tostada. Garnish with toppings.
Sprinkle with salt if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For added spice and flavor, top your tostadas with one of these salsas:
- Jalapeño salsa
- Serrano salsa
- Creamy tomatillo avocado
- Roasted tomatillo salsa with chile de arbol
- Salsa verde taquera
Serve by themselves or with a side of Mexican white rice with corn or nopalitos and roasted red pepper salad.
Check out the post Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) for more detailed information about making are refried beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 37.2gProtein: 12.3gFat: 24.2gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 1.8gCalcium: 109mgIron: 8mg

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