These Black Bean and Quinoa Tostadas are a lighter and healthier way to enjoy tostadas! Packed with plant based goodness, there is no deprivation going on here! Gluten Free & Vegetarian. Vegan Option.
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to find ways to make my favorite foods a little bit healthier.
Without sacrificing taste, of course.
Because when it comes to the battle between healthy and delicious, delicious wins every time.
Life is too short to eat boring, bland food.
Am I right?
Today I've got an old favorite (from my first book) that is a healthy spin on tostadas.
Because as much as I love the deep fried goodness of traditional tostadas, I know they aren't good for me on a regular basis.
I love that these Black Bean and Quinoa Tostadas are not only better for you, but also packed with flavor.
I adore the crunch of the oven baked tortillas, the heat of the jalapeno and the brightness of the lime juice. And of course, there is great texture from the broccoli slaw. All of this combines to make an incredibly satisfying dish that doesn't feel like a sacrifice at all.
If you like these Black Bean and Quinoa Tostadas, you may also like these Tostadas Recipes:
- Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Cream Sauce
- Cheesy Chicken & Poblano Pepper Tostadas
- Chicken & Bean Tostadas with Chipotle Lime Sauce
Black Bean & Quinoa Tostadas
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
- Olive oil spray
- 2 red peppers seeded and sliced thin
- 2 onions sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high heat oil divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice divided
- 3 cups cooked black beans 2 cans
- 1 tablespoon chopped jarred jalapeños plus ¼ cup brine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bag broccoli slaw
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 oz queso fresco
- ó cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread tortillas on 2 baking sheets and coat with oil spray on each side. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp. Rotate baking sheets after 4 minutes.
- Put 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add onions and peppers. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes longer.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in skillet. Add beans, jalapeños and 1 tablespoon of the jalapeno brine. Cook for 5 minutes, mashing beans with the back of your fork or a potato masher.
- In a large bowl, toss coleslaw mix with remaining jalapeño brine and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, and garlic.
- Spread beans on tortillas, and top with quinoa, vegetables, and slaw. Top with yogurt mixture and sprinkle queso fresco.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
Those sound absolutely amazing! I love how healthy they are while still keeping a TON of flavor! Om nom nom.
Vera Sweeney
I can't wait to make these! I love the protein and fiber in those beans, and all those healthy veggies are great!
Pam Wattenbarger
These tostadas look so tasty, and so healthy too! I love finding healthier versions of my favorite recipes.
Maureen
I will have to give these a try, for sure! I am hoping we will enjoy them. I have not had black beans nor quinoa ever before, but it's something I want to add to our diet here.
Veronica Solomon
That looks and sounds so yummy! I would love to try that
Liz Mays
Wow, these sound really good. I love using black beans and I'm just starting to incorporate quinoa into Mexican dishes. Great idea!
Theresa
As a vegetarian, I am always happy to find tasty vegetarian recipes. These tostadas are going straight into my recipe box to try out asap!
melissa chapman
I love a good vegan recipe and I am always happy to eat a bean dish. I would like to try this out on my kids I know I will love it.
Shannon Graham
I would LOVE to make these for dinner soon.
Dogvills
I am going to make this for myself. My family is not a big fan of beans, so that makes me happy because I do not need to share my tostadas with them. Haha. Thanks for the recipe. I can just imagine how delicious this would be, with all that flavors and textures!
Jeanine
Wow this looks just delicious. I've never had anything like this before, I actually have never tried black beans! Would love to try this!
AnnMarie John
Totally sounds delightful! I think it's nice that it's healthy and packed with flavor. I love black beans, grew up eating a lot of it. This is such a nice way to enjoy it.
Noni
Wendy, how do you get your broccoli shreds to be the size they are in the picture? Which gadget do you use?
Wendy Polisi
I normally use my Breville Sous Chef, but for the photo I confess...I bought a bag of pre-shredded ones.
Carol Cassara
That sounds amazing and I would love to give it a try! Black beans and quinoa are packed with benefits and this recipe fits my diet as well.