Black Bean Tostadas

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed, drained

1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

8 tostadas

2 c. shredded pepper Jack

Thinly sliced avocados and hot sauce, for serving

Directions

Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring beans, salt, chili powder, pepper, and cumin to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes. Smash with a wooden spoon, adding more water if needed to help create a smoother consistency, until most of the beans are smashed with some whole remaining; season with salt, if needed.

Meanwhile, arrange tostadas on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake tostadas until cheese is melty, about 5 minutes.

Top tostadas with bean mixture and avocado slices. Drizzle with hot sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 873
• Total Fat: 39 g
• Saturated Fat: 22 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 111 mg
• Sodium: 1729 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 75 g
• Dietary Fiber: 16 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 46 g