Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Original Carolina's Mexican FoodCombo 14- (2) Bean Tostadas Recipe

Combo 14- (2) Bean Tostadas Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make Combo 14- (2) Bean Tostadas Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Combination Dinners

Method

Combination Dinners

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, warm the refried beans over medium heat. Stir in olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fragrant and smooth.

  3. 3

    In a separate small pot, warm the black beans until steaming; season with a pinch of salt if desired.

  4. 4

    Place the corn tostada shells on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 4–5 minutes, just until crisp and warm.

  5. 5

    Assemble tostadas (per tostada)

    Spread 1/2 cup warm refried bean mixture on each tostada. Top with 1/4 cup warm black beans.

  6. 6

    Top with 1/4 cup shredded lettuce on each tostada.

  7. 7

    Add 1/4 cup diced tomato on each tostada.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle each tostada with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese total across both.

  9. 9

    Dollop 1 tablespoon Mexican crema or sour cream on each tostada, or to taste.

  10. 10

    Spoon 1–2 tablespoons salsa on each tostada.

  11. 11

    Arrange sliced avocado on each tostada (about 3–4 slices per tostada).

  12. 12

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro over the tostadas.

  13. 13

    Squeeze or drizzle lime juice over the toppings on each tostada.

  14. 14

    Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste if needed.

  15. 15

    Serve immediately with extra salsa or lime wedges on the side.

More from The Original Carolina's Mexican Food