Recipes
Black Bean, Tomato & Cheddar Tostadas
Uses: tostadas, beans, green chilies with diced tomatoes, cabbage, cheddar, lime
Ingredients:
- 2 tostada shells
- 1/2 cup drained black or kidney beans
- 1/3 cup drained green chilies with diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions:
- Warm the beans with cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and a small amount of salt; mash about half for a creamy texture.
- Toss the cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spread beans over the tostadas and top with the green chili-tomato mixture and cheddar.
- Finish with the lime cabbage and eat immediately.
Good for: A colorful vegetarian tostada lunch with creamy beans, mild chilies, cheese, and crunchy slaw.
Optional: Add diced cucumber or a spoonful of yogurt.