Simple Black Bean Tostadas

What’s better than a taco night at home? A TOSTADA night at home 🎉 And these Simple Black Bean Tostadas are not only super easy, they are also totally tasty! Using pre-made tostada shells takes out a lot of the work when making these – just heat them up in the oven or air fryer. The black beans require just a few ingredients and the avocado salsa adds so much flavor. These are a great weeknight vegan dinner idea!

Step One: Make the Black Beans

Even though these black beans are simple, they pack so much flavor! Here is what you need to make them:

• avocado oil
• yellow onion
• canned black beans 
• taco seasoning

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook down for a couple minutes. Pour in the beans, taco seasoning and a little bit of water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and the onion is tender. Gently smash some of the beans before serving – add more water if the beans start to dry out.

Step Two: Make the Avocado Salsa

Possibly an unpopular opinion, but…I HATE when restaurants or recipes over-mash their guacamole. I am a chunky guac girl all day long. And this avocado salsa is like a mix between a pico and guac. You get the best of both worlds.

Here is what you need:

• avocados 
• cherry tomatoes 
• jalapeño 
• cilantro
• cumin
• salt & pepper
• lime juice

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine. Taste, adjust the seasonings as needed and set aside.

Step Three: Assemble & Serve

To assemble, heat the tostada shells in the oven or air fryer. Layer each tostada shell with beans, cabbage, avocado salsa and chipotle mayo (this is just a mix of vegan mayo, chipotle peppers & lime juice). Sprinkle with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

You get crunchy shells, seasoned beans and fresh avocado salsa. The chipotle mayo adds a little kick. Basically you get everything you need in one bite!