White Bean Tostadas Recipe
Creamy white bean tostadas with avocado and lime made with a quick white bean mash. Fiber-rich, satisfying, and ready in about 10 minutes.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 1 ½ cups white beans or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime zest and juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional for serving:
- 3 tostadas or corn tortillas (optional)
- Fresh herbs or sprouts, for garnish
Instructions
- Make tostadas (optional): To make homemade tostadas, place corn tortillas on a baking sheet and lightly brush or spray both sides with oil. Place a second baking sheet directly on top to help keep the tortillas flat while baking.Bake at 400°F for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Flip halfway if needed.
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the red onion, grate the garlic, cut the avocado into pieces, and drain and rinse the beans well if using canned beans.If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the diced onion in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
- Combine: Add the avocado, white beans, red onion, avocado oil, sriracha, nutritional yeast, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl.
- Smash the mixture: Use a potato masher, pizza cutter, or large fork to partially smash the mixture until creamy but still textured.For a smoother white bean mash, pulse everything a few times in a food processor. Avoid blending too much or the mixture can become overly smooth and dense.Keeping the mixture slightly chunky instead of fully puréed may also help slow digestion because more of the bean structure remains intact.
- Assemble: Spread the white bean mash onto the tostadas and top with sprouts, herbs, avocado, or extra lime juice if desired.
Notes
For even more protein, top the white bean tostadas with seasoned tofu crumbles. The savory tofu pairs especially well with the creamy white bean mash and crispy tostadas.
Use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to portion the white bean mash onto the tostadas for more even layering and neater serving.
Find my homegrown sprouts here.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg
