Black Bean Rice Tostada Recipes

BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Combine refried black beans, black beans, green chiles, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm and combined, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place tostada shells on an ungreased baking sheet and evenly distribute bean mixture between them. Top with Monterey Jack cheese.
• Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, watching carefully to avoid burning tostadas, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Serve immediately and garnish with salsa, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, ¼ cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired Cooking tips: Black Beans & Rice Wraps: Use flour tortillas (8-inch) in place of the tostada shells. Serving Suggestion: Top with assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

BLACK BEAN & RICE TOSTADA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray both sides of Tortillas with cooking spray; place in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. or until crisp and lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, cook rice in large saucepan as directed on package. Add beans, corn and Seasoning Mix; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Top tortillas with rice mixture, lettuce, Salsa and cheese.

BLACK BEAN AND BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through., To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.

BLACK BEAN TOSTADA

Steps:

• Pour vegetable oil in a skillet to about 1/2 inch depth.
• Heat until the oil is hot.
• Fry the tortillas, one at a time, for about a minute on each side until they are crisp.
• Drain the tortillas on paper towels and set aside.
• To make the black beans, saute the onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chiles in teh oil using a large skillet until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
• Add the drained black beans to the skillet. Mash with a potato masher or spoon until most of the beans are mashed.
• Add the tomatoes and orange juice.
• Cover and simmer on very low heat for 5-10 minutes. Add salt to taste.
• For the quacamole, slice the avocados in half.
• Remove the pits and scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon.
• In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado until fairly smooth.
• Add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
• Or use a food processor for a very smooth guacamole.
• To layer the tostadas: Start with a crisp tortilla, cover it generously with shredded lettuce and then black beans, topped with grated cheese, guacamole, and salta. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, 1/4 cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired.
• Cooking tip: Black Beans & Rice Wraps: Use flour tortillas (8-inch) in place of the tostada shells.
• Serving Suggestion: Top with assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.
• Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 231, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 439mg, Protein: 16g, Total Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Carbohydrate: 26.