Crispy Bean Tostadas

Crunchy baked corn tortillas topped with creamy mashed beans, bright salsa and crisp lettuce.

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Dinner · 15 min total (15 min prep, 0 min cooking) · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ct Corn tortillas
  • 2 can Black beans
  • 6 oz Salsa
  • 1 head Lettuce

How to make it

  1. Crisp the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or air fryer according to the appliance instructions; set aside.
  2. Drain and rinse the black beans, then warm them in a saucepan until hot.
  3. Mash the beans gently with a fork, leaving some texture if desired.
  4. Wash and shred the lettuce while the beans heat.
  5. Spread the warm beans across the crisp tortillas, then add salsa and lettuce just before serving.

Check package directions, ingredient suitability and safe cooking temperatures before serving. Timings are estimates.

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