Description
These Healthy Black Bean Tostadas with Cilantro Sauce are a delicious and nutritious meal featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with flavorful black beans, fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Main Tostada Ingredients:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed to thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bake the tortillas: Brush both sides of the tortillas with olive oil, bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the black beans: Heat black beans with cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt in a saucepan.
- Make the cilantro sauce: Blend cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and water until smooth.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spread beans on tortillas, top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cheese, and cilantro sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For added protein, top with a fried or poached egg.
- To make fully vegan, use dairy-free yogurt and skip the cheese or opt for a plant-based version.
