A Perennial Mexican Favorite, Bean Tostadas
This quick and easy to make, delicious and economical meal will bring smiles to everyone at the table.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
- hot sauce or salsa, to serve
Instructions
Prepare toppings:
- Heat beans in a saucepan over low heat.
- Shred lettuce, chop tomato, and shred cheddar cheese. Set aside.
Cook tortillas:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- When oil is hot, place a tortilla in the skillet.
- Fry each tortilla until crisp and the edges are golden brown.
- Fry for about 1 to 1½ minutes per side. Tortillas should be crispy not soft.
- Place the fried tortillas on a paper towel lined plate to drain off excess oil.
Assemble tostadas:
- Spread a layer of warmed refried beans on each fried tortilla.
- Top with a layer of shredded lettuce.
- Top with sour cream.
- Add a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Top with chopped tomato.
- Serve with a side of hot sauce or salsa if desired.