Black Bean Rice Tostada Food

BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Combine refried black beans, black beans, green chiles, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm and combined, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place tostada shells on an ungreased baking sheet and evenly distribute bean mixture between them. Top with Monterey Jack cheese.
• Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, watching carefully to avoid burning tostadas, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Serve immediately and garnish with salsa, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.

BLACK BEAN & RICE TOSTADA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray both sides of Tortillas with cooking spray; place in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. or until crisp and lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, cook rice in large saucepan as directed on package. Add beans, corn and Seasoning Mix; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Top tortillas with rice mixture, lettuce, Salsa and cheese.

SEARED TUNA TOSTADA WITH BLACK BEAN MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Black Bean Mango Salsa: Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt & white pepper. May be prepared and refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.
• Roasted Yellow Pepper Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Seared Tuna: In a large saute pan over high heat, heat the oil until it begins to smoke. Season each steak with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 30 seconds or until brown and crisp. Turn the tuna over, and cook for 10 seconds more or until done to your liking. Cut the seared tuna into 1 1/2" squares just before serving.
• Assembly: 2 cups peanut oil 7 flour tortillas, cut into 6-inch diameter rounds Black Bean Mango Salsa Jicama, julienned Vinaigrette (juice of ? lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt&pepper) Seared tuna steaks Yellow Pepper Vinaigrette 20 cilantro leaves
• In a medium skillet over high heat, heat the peanut oil to 375 degrees F or until an edge of a tortilla sizzles when it is immersed. Fry the tortilla until crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and set aside. For each tostada, toss jicama in vinaigrette and place 2 tablespoons on each tortilla, top jicama with a thin layer of salsa and place a piece of grilled tuna on top. Garnish with a cilantro leaf and yellow pepper vinaigrette.

BLACK BEAN TOSTADA

Steps:

• Pour vegetable oil in a skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
• Heat until the oil is hot.
• Fry the tortillas, one at a time, for about a minute on each side until they are crisp.
• Drain the tortillas on paper towels and set aside.
• To make the black beans, saute the onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chiles in teh oil using a large skillet until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
• Add the drained black beans to the skillet. Mash with a potato masher or spoon until most of the beans are mashed.
• Add the tomatoes and orange juice.
• Cover and simmer on very low heat for 5-10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
• For the quacamole, slice the avocados in half.
• Remove the pits and scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon.
• In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado until fairly smooth.
• Add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
• Or use a food processor for a very smooth guacamole.
• To layer the tostadas: Start with a crisp tortilla, cover it generously with shredded lettuce and then black beans, topped with grated cheese, guacamole, and salta. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

BLACK BEAN & SALMON TOSTADA

Steps:

• Position racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat oven to 375°F
• Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray.
• Place oiled tortillas on 2 baking sheets.
• Bake, turning once, until light brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Combine salmon, avocado, and jalapeños in a bowl.
• Combine cabbage, cilantro, and the pickling juice in another bowl.
• Process black beans, sour cream, salsa, and scallions in a food processor until smooth; transfer to a microwave-safe bowl.
• Cover and microwave on High until hot, about 2 minutes.
• To assemble tostadas, spread each tortilla with some bean mixture and some salmon mixture and then top with the cabbage salad.
• Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE TOASTADAS

Steps:

• Make beans:
• Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and chilies; cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add beans and lime juice. Cook until heat through, stirring and mashing beans slightly with spoon, about 4 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Make chicken:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and stir until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• Make Salad:
• Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
• Add oil to depth of 1/4 inch to heavy medium skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Add tortilla and cook until crisp, abut 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Add 1/4 cup olive oil to salad; toss Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice; toss. Rewarm beans over medium-low heat, stirring and thinning slightly with water. Place 1 tortilla on each plate. Spread with beans. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with salad, then chicken, salsa and cilantro.

BLACK BEAN TOSTADA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lay the tortilla on 2 baking sheets(or make them in two batches). Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Place in oven for 5 minutes or until they just start to get crispy.
• Heat the tomato sauce, chili powder, salt and dried onion in a sauce pan and let simmer for 5 minutes. Rinse the beans and add to the sauce, mash the beans slightly to thicken the sauce. Allow to cool while you prepare the toppings.
• Top each tortilla with the sauce and beans, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge of the tortilla. Each one will take about 1/4-1/3 cups.
• Top with the cheese and back for 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp around the edges.
• Allow to cool slightly and top with the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream and 2 slices of jalapeno each.
• Cut in quarters to serve as appetizers.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, 1/4 cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, 1/4 cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired.
• Cooking tip: Black Beans & Rice Wraps: Use flour tortillas (8-inch) in place of the tostada shells.
• Serving Suggestion: Top with assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.
• Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 231, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 439mg, Protein: 16g, Total Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Carbohydrate: 26.