Bean Toastada recipe - How to make Bean Toastada
For the refried beans- Combine the beans, tomatoes, and green chillies with 2 cups water and pressure-cook till the beans are done. Drain and keep the drained water aside.
- Heat the oil and fry the beans mixture, chilli powder, cumin seed powder, sugar, oil and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
- Mash the beans coarsely while cooking.
- If the mixture is dry, add a little drained water and mix well.
- Divide into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed- Deep-fry the tortillas in hot oil on both sides till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
- Place a crisp tortilla on a plate and spread one portion of the hot refried beans on it.
- Top with a tablespoons of corn and sprinkle some chilli powder and salt.
- Spread a tablespoons of cheese, a tablespoons of shredded lettuce and finally some chopped tomato.
- Repeat for the remaining ingredients to make 5 more tostadas.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 134 cal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 10.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 271.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 12.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 33.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8.7 mg |
| Potassium | 66.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |