Light Bean and Cheese Tostada
Satisfy your cravings the smart way with these Light Bean and Cheese Tostadas—a quick and wholesome take on a classic Mexican favorite! Featuring crispy baked corn tortillas topped with creamy refried beans, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and a vibrant layer of shredded romaine lettuce and diced tomatoes, this recipe is a delightful balance of flavor and texture. With olive oil spray keeping things light and a prep time of just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of hot sauce, or your favorite toppings for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Healthy, easy-to-make, and bursting with fresh ingredients, these tostadas deliver all the joy of comfort food with none of the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- as needed Olive oil spray
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup Diced tomato
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- to taste Hot sauce (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly spray both sides of the corn tortillas with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake the tortillas in the oven for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
While the tortillas bake, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm.
Remove the baked tortillas from the oven and spread a generous layer of refried beans on each one.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the refried beans.
Place the assembled tostadas back in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the tostadas from the oven and top each with a handful of shredded romaine lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Add a dollop of sour cream to each tostada and drizzle with hot sauce, if desired.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper before serving immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1321 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1099 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1808 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
