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Do you have a taste for a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth Bean Tostada? You have to try these! A crunchy flour tortilla full of love. Mmmmm.

Bean Tostadas with red tomatoes and a slice of lime on a white plate.

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Bean Tostadas

I’ve been in one of “those” moods lately ….. ya know the kind where you eat Mexican food for every meal for days on end?! We have eaten a lot of it recently. No one at my house is complaining either. We love it! 🙂  

This dish is nice for those times when you want a quick, easy, tasty and budget-friendly dish. Seriously, what more could you ask for?! Start to finish is probably 15 minutes – 20 minutes max! And – you can customize each bean tostada for every family member! Someone doesn’t like tomatoes? Leave them off. Ya like extra cheese? Add a handful! I’m telling ya, it’s a win-win-win situation!

If you want to make it even easier on yourself, buy the already made tostada shells! (My local store sells them on the ethnic foods aisle and in the bread department next to the tortillas). 

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Servings: 10 servings

Bean Tostadas

By Jamie Sherman
I’ve been in one of “those” moods lately ….. ya know the kind where you eat Mexican food for every meal for days on end?! We have eaten a lot of it recently. No one at my house is complaining either. We love it! 🙂
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • Oil, for frying
  • 1 can refried beans, 28-30 oz.

Choose your favorite toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped red onion
  • Black olives
  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Limes wedges
  • Taco sauce or salsa

Instructions 

  • In a medium skillet, heat about ½-inch of oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add a tortilla – cook one at a time – and fry until crisp and golden, flipping once. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the beans in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally until hot.
  • To serve – spoon beans onto the tortilla and spread around. Top with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Nutrition is for tortillas and beans as your choice of toppings will change information.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 467mg, Potassium: 45mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 66IU, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on January 9, 2013. Updated on April 22, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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21 Comments

  1. Bobbi Renee Hass-Burleson says:

    Tostadas are one of my faves!! Thanks for sharing these on Manic Monday!! @BobbisKozyKtchn

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  2. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says:

    I can eat Mexican all the time! It's easy and satisfying. I love the fried tostada's! How fun! My kids would love having the crunchy shell! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend!

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  3. Michelle says:

    Gotta love a dish that can be customized so easily! I'd probably add everything to mine. You sealed the deal with the homemade tostada shells–I love that! Thanks for linking, Jamie!

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  4. Chandra Sirois says:

    We go on Mexican food binges also!

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  5. Christine says:

    I'll take two please! YUM!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!

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  6. Cindy Kerschner says:

    Thanks for sharing another great recipe, Jamie at Foodie Friends Friday and linking back! Please come back and vote for your favorites on Sunday. Have a great week! Cindy
    Cindy's Recipes and Writings .

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  7. Julie says:

    Awesome! I love tostadas! I just stopped by another blog that also had a tostada recipe posted! Thanks for sharing, Jamie! 🙂

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  8. Diane says:

    I love that this is a quick vegetarian meal… really healthy and fun. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.

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  9. Miz Helen says:

    Hi Jamie,
    Your Bean Tostada is like a staple here, I could eat this everyday, it looks awesome!
    Thank you so much for celebrating TWO YEARS with FULL PLATE THURSDAY, I appreciate your visit!
    Come Back Soon
    Miz Helen

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  10. Kristi says:

    Oh yeah—Mexican food, now you're speaking my language!

    Thanks for sharing at the Farmgirl Friday Blog Fest today!

    Reply