Bean Tostadas -- How to Make Quick & Easy Bean & Cheese Tostadas

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in fat and canned beans save time.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheddar

Feta offers a similar tangy flavor, while cheddar is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

Spread parchment paper onto a baking sheet.

Add 4 corn tortillas to the baking sheet.

Spray each corn tortilla with canola oil on both sides.

Bake the tortillas in the oven at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.

Mash the can of pinto beans until smooth and creamy.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mashed beans and mix well.

After the tortillas have cooled slightly, spread an even layer of the beans over each shell.

Top the tostadas with spicy slaw, guacamole, homemade salsa, and sour cream.

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