Black Bean and Avocado Tostadas with Chipotle Crema

Crispy tostadas topped with flavorful black beans, creamy avocado, refreshing shredded lettuce, and a smoky chipotle crema. A quick and easy vegetarian meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

635 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.54/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Snack

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Ingredients

Servings

8countCorn Tostadas(Store-bought or homemade)

£1.75

15ouncesCanned Black Beans(Rinsed and drained)

£0.65

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.15

0.5mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonChili Powder

£0.05

0.5teaspoonCumin

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

2mediumAvocado(Pitted and sliced or diced)

£1.50

4cupsShredded Lettuce(Iceberg, romaine, or your favorite)

£0.75

0.5cupSour Cream(Or Greek yogurt)

£0.40

1peppersChipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce(Depending on spice preference, finely chopped)

£0.50

1tablespoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

2tablespoonsWater(If needed for black bean mixture)

Total Cost

£6.18

£1.54 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place tostadas on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly crisp.
2.
While the tostadas are warming, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. If the mixture seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of water.
4.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chopped chipotle pepper(s), and lime juice. Stir until well combined. This is your chipotle crema.
5.
Remove the warmed tostadas from the oven.
6.
To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of the black bean mixture onto each tostada. Top with sliced or diced avocado, shredded lettuce, and a generous dollop of chipotle crema.
7.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (320g)

635 kcal / 2657 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

37g

53% of RDA

Protein

21g

42% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

22 g

73% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

670 mg

29% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier crema, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of adobo sauce.

You can add other toppings such as crumbled cotija cheese, salsa, or pickled onions.

To make this recipe vegan, use vegan sour cream or cashew cream and omit the cheese.

Make sure to drain the black beans properly for the best flavor and texture.

Cooking Equipment

Baking sheet

Small saucepan

Mixing bowl

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