EASY Bean and Chicharrón Tostada Recipe

chicharrón

🥗Healthier: baked tofu

💰Cheaper: crispy chickpeas

Baked tofu offers a healthier protein option while crispy chickpeas provide a budget-friendly crunch.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta cheese is lower in fat, while cotija is a less expensive alternative with a similar texture.

Fry tostadas or use store-bought ones.

In a pot, add 1/2 cup of oil and 2 or 3 tablespoons of flour.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic to the oil and flour mixture.

Add homemade beans to the pot, which were cooked the night before.

Mash the beans slightly with a spatula, leaving some chunks for texture.

Add 2 cups of broken up chicharrón to the beans and mix well.

Cook until you see a brown crust forming on the beans.

Start assembling the tostadas by placing the bean and chicharrón mixture on top.

Add raw onions on top of the mixture (optional).

Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the tostadas.

Top with salsa made in a molcajete.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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