Craving Mexican food, but staying away from sodium and trans-fats? These heart-healthy bean tostadas will satisfy without ingredients that are bad for your heart. These tostadas are rich in protein, vegetables and best of all — flavor.
We asked Renown Chef Chris Wyatt to lighten up one of our favorite dishes, and he delivered! Check out his recipe for black bean tostadas that are rich in protein, vegetables, and best of all, flavor.
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- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans or pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or chopped
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 4 tablespoons homemade (or store-bought) pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- pinch black pepper
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 6-8 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed
- 16-20 cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup loose cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teapoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch black pepper
Servings4tostadas
Cook Time15
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