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Mexican 15 min Easy
Bean Tostada
A crisp flat tortilla topped with beans and fresh salad.
Origin & Story
The tostada ('toasted') is a crunchy fried or toasted tortilla used as an edible plate, piled high with beans and toppings across Mexico.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
Warms the bean layer.
Chilli powder
Adds a smoky kick.
Ingredients
- 4 tortillas
- 1 can beans
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- Shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- Onion, coriander & lime
- 2 tbsp oil
Method
- 01
Toast the tortillas in a dry pan until crisp and firm.
- 02
Warm the beans with oil, cumin, chilli powder and salt; mash.
- 03
Spread the beans over each crisp tortilla.
- 04
Top with lettuce, tomato and onion.
- 05
Finish with coriander and a squeeze of lime.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegan — add avocado instead of any cheese or cream topping.