Black Bean Tostada Photo
Black Bean Tostada
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
cup rinsed and drained canned black beans, mashed

2
teaspoons chili powder

Nonstick cooking spray

4
(8-inch) corn tortillas

1
cup washed torn romaine lettuce leaves

1
cup chopped seeded tomato

1/2
cup chopped onion

1/2
cup plain fat-free yogurt

2
jalapeño peppers,* seeded and finely chopped


*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

 
Preparation:
1.
Combine beans and chili powder in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

2.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Sprinkle tortillas with water; place in skillet, one at a time. Cook 20 to 30 seconds or until hot and pliable, turning once during cooking.

3.
Spread bean mixture evenly over tortillas; layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, yogurt and peppers. Garnish with cilantro, sliced tomatoes and peppers, if desired. Serve immediately.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 tostada
Sodium 466 mg
Protein 9 g
Fiber 5 g
Carbohydrate 29 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 9 %
Calories 146
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1-1/2
Starch 1-1/2


This recipe appears in: Mexican


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