Bean Tostadas Recipe
Make Bean Tostadas Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tostadas
Method
Tostadas
- 1
Prep and heat
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all ingredients and prepped toppings.
- 2
Crisp the tortillas
Lightly brush both sides of each corn tortilla with olive oil. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 6–8 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and lightly golden.
- 3
Warm the beans
In a small saucepan, gently warm the refried beans over low heat, stirring occasionally. If too thick, thin with a splash of water and season with a pinch of salt.
- 4
Prepare toppings
Shred the lettuce, slice the avocado, and cut the lime into wedges for serving.
- 5
Assemble base
Spread about 1–2 tablespoons of warm refried beans onto each crisp tortilla.
- 6
Add pico de gallo
Top each bean-covered tortilla with a spoonful of pico de gallo.
- 7
Add cheese and lettuce
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the pico de gallo, then add a layer of shredded lettuce.
- 8
Finish with avocado and crema
Tuck an avocado slice on each tostada and dollop with sour cream or crema. Garnish with a lime wedge.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.
