Bean And Cheese Tostadas Food

CRISPY BEAN TOSTADAS WITH SMASHED AVOCADO AND JICAMA-CILANTRO SLAW

Steps:

• Make the pickled onions: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced onions with the lime juice, vinegar and salt and stir until the onions are well coated. Let the onions sit while you make the slaw and tostadas. The pickled onions can be stored in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, jicama, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
• Assemble the tostadas: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla generously with olive oil or cooking spray, season with salt, and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 4 minutes, then flip and bake for 4 to 8 more minutes, until the tortillas are crispy.
• Gently heat the refried beans in the microwave or on the stovetop. In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt, to taste.
• Spread refried beans evenly over each tortilla. Add a layer of smashed avocado and top with the slaw, pickled onions, tomatoes and queso fresco. Serve immediately.

BEAN AND CHEESE TOASTERDILLA

Steps:

• Lay tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Spread refried beans down the middle third from top to bottom, leaving a 1-inch space halfway down to allow for a fold. Sprinkle cheese on top, lightly pressing into the beans.
• Fold the left side over the beans, then the right side on top, so the two sides are overlapping in the middle. Fold in half vertically so the bottom edge meets the top edge.
• Place the quesadillas into the toaster slots and set the toaster to medium heat. Toast for 1 cycle. Carefully remove quesadillas and reverse the vertical fold, so that the inside is now the outside. Return to the toaster and toast until lightly browned, about half a toasting cycle.
• Carefully remove the hot quesadillas to a plate. Cut in half at the fold to make 4 pieces.

BEAN AND CHEESE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and a wire rack. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, over medium-high heat, add the corn and saute the corn until the corn blackens just slightly. Remove from the heat. Add the black beans and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside.
• Stir the refried beans until smooth. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the refried beans onto each tostada. Place the tostadas onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Do not overlap.
• Top each tostada with about 2-3 tablespoons of the shredded cheese and place the tostadas in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Remove the tostadas from the oven and top with the corn and black bean mixture. Evenly distribute all of this mixture evenly over the tostadas.
• Next, top each tostada evenly with the following ingredients in this order: iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and tomatoes.
• Place a dollop of guacamole onto the center of each tostada. Drizzle over the desired amount of sour cream, and evenly distribute the remaining cheese.
• Serve immediately with lime wedges and enjoy! (Garnish with chopped cilantro if you desire. I don't like cilantro, so I used parsley.)

CHEESE-STUFFED TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until just golden. Stir in chopped cilantro and cumin, then beans with liquid, chipotle, and 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Place 4 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet brushed with oil. Divide cheese among them, piled in centers, and top with remaining tortillas. Brush tops with oil. Broil, rotating sheet once, until tops are crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Flip and broil until second sides are crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Smash beans with the back of a spoon and spread mixture over tostadas. Top with lettuce, radishes, salsa, and cilantro leaves; serve.

CHEESY BEAN TOSTADA

Steps:

• Spread beans evenly onto tortillas; sprinkle with chili powder. Top evenly with corn and cheese.
• Place 1 topped tortilla on microwavable plate. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Top with remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

EASY BEAN AND CHEESE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray and sprinkle the top side with chili powder. Bake the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp. While tortillas are baking, shred the cheese. Remove the tortillas from the oven. Top each baked tortilla with a layer of chees, beans, tomatoes, and lettuce. Add salsa, if desired, and serve.
• QUICK TIP: Any type of bean can be substitued for this recipe. If choosing canned beans rinse and drain before using.

LIGHT BEAN AND CHEESE TOSTADA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Spread refried beans on tortilla, like pizza sauce on a pizza.
• Sprinkle seasonings on beans.
• Top with cheese.
• Bake until tortilla is crispy, about 2-2 1/2 minutes.
• Serve with salsa, if desired.