Vegetarian Black Bean & Corn Tostadas
Spoon seasoned black beans and corn onto crisp tostadas and finish with salsa and avocado.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tostadas (store-bought)
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked, drained)
- 1/2 cup Corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp Water(optional)
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1/2 medium Avocado
- 1 tbsp Lime juice(optional)
- to taste Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): If using canned beans, drain and rinse. Dice the avocado and set aside. Measure the corn and salsa.
- 2
Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add black beans and corn, then stir in taco seasoning and water (if needed) until warmed through and lightly saucy, about 10–12 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt if needed.
- 3
Assemble (finish within the total time): Spoon the hot bean-corn mixture onto tostadas. Top with salsa and avocado. Add lime juice if using, then serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 18 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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