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Easy Vegan Black Bean Tostadas

These easy vegan black bean tostadas are chock full of flavor and make a great weeknight dinner option. Pick up a can of beans and corn tortillas and you are halfway to a healthy meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Servings: 4 tostadas
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

For the tostadas:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt adjust as needed, to taste
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese

For the corn salsa:

  • 1 cup corn defrosted frozen corn OR fresh cooked corn
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and heat for 1 minute. 
  • Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until translucent. 
  • Stir in the garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the black beans (including the liquid from the can). Bring to a simmer and mash with back of a wooden spoon until mixture is thick and most of the beans are mashed. 
  • Stir in the red wine vinegar and salt (if needed).
  • Toast corn tortillas over gas burners on the stove or in toaster oven. (If you have a gas stove, I just set the tortilla directly on the burner over medium to high heat. Let it cook 30-45 seconds or until charred and flip to repeat on the other side.)
  • Turn oven broiler on high. Add corn tortillas to a baking sheet and spread with 1/4 of bean mixture on each. Sprinkle cheese on each, dividing evenly between to 4 tostadas. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. 
  • Make corn salsa by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl. 
  • Add corn salsa to the tostadas and top with more fresh cilantro, chopped avocado, hot sauce or other desired toppings. 
  • Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • Some taco seasoning brands can be pretty salty, so make sure to look at the label if you need to monitor your sodium intake. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tostadas | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16.5g | Sodium: 575mg | Fiber: 21.5g | Sugar: 9.5g