Recipes

Black Bean and Egg Tostadas

Tostadas are a popular Mexican dish featuring crispy tortillas topped with various ingredients. This version combines black beans, fried eggs, and fresh toppings for a quick meal. The beans are warmed with cumin and chili powder, while quick-pickled onions add tang. Assembly is straightforward - layer beans, avocado, and eggs on tostadas, then garnish with crunchy vegetables and cheese.
Serves 6
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 min

Ingredients

  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, for frying
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) chili powder
  • 1 can black beans (540 mL), rinsed and drained
  • 6 small eggs
  • 6 corn tostadas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 3 small radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (125 mL) crumbled queso fresco
  • For garnish, fresh cilantro leaves and sliced limes

Instructions

  • Step 1

    In a small non-reactive bowl, combine red onion, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil and gently sauté garlic. Add cumin, chili powder, and black beans, and warm through. If desired, lightly mash beans with a fork. Set aside.

  • Step 3

    In a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, add oil and fry eggs sunny side up, in batches if necessary.

  • Step 4

    To assemble: For each serving, spoon warm black beans over tostada. Top with avocado, then fried eggs. Garnish with red onion, radishes, jalapeño, queso fresco and cilantro leaves. Serve with sliced limes.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories340
Fat16 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate34 g
Fibre9 g
Sugars2 g
Protein17 g
Sodium664 mg