Black Bean Tostadas with Queso Fresca
Recipe from The Food Channel

Smoky-fresh grilled corn tortillas add authentic flavor to this simple recipe. Top with garlicky seasoned black beans, Mexican cheese, cumin crema and salsa for a fresh and contemporary Mexican appetizer or light dinner paired with grilled chicken.


Black Bean Tostadas with Queso Fresca

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Servings: Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Related Categories: Beans, Grilling, Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Tortilla Dishes, Mexican Vegetarian
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    sour cream
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    cumin seed, toasted, coarse ground
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    Kosher salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    lime zest, fresh
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  • 2  cups
    canned black beans, drained
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vegetable oil
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    California style garlic and pepper seasoning
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  • 8 
    corn tortillas
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    Vegetable oil, as needed
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  • 1/2  cup
    queso fresca cheese, crumbled
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  • 1/2  cup
    roasted tomato salsa
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  • 4 
    lime wedges, grilled (optional)
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  • 4  sprigs
    fresh cilantro
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Directions
1.
Preheat grill.
2.
Combine sour cream, cumin, salt and lime zest in bowl and whisk to blend. Reserve.
3.
Combine black beans, oil and garlic pepper in small nonstick skillet and toss to blend; heat over medium-low heat until warm. Cover and keep warm.
4.
Brush tortillas lightly with oil; grill over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until light golden brown. Remove from grill.
5.
Top each warm tortilla with 1/4 cup beans and 1 tablespoon each crumbled cheese, salsa and cumin crema. Arrange on serving plates or large platter.
6.
Garnish tostadas with grilled lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

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