Smoky Black Bean Tostadas with Garlicky Greens
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

If tostadas are too fragile to transport, skip step 1 and wrap filling in tortillas.


Smoky Black Bean Tostadas with Garlicky Greens

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Servings: Serves 4
Related Categories: Dairy Free, Dinner, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Quick and Easy, Vegan
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  tablespoons
    vegetable oil, divided
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  • 4 
    10-inch whole-wheat tortillas
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  • 1  small
    onion, diced (1 cup)
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  • 1 1/2  cups
    cooked black beans, or 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 2  teaspoons
    smoked paprika
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 4 
    cloves garlic, minced (4 teaspoons)
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  • 1 1/2  pounds
    Swiss chard, ribs removed, chopped
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  • 1  cup
    prepared chipotle salsa, optional
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  • 4  tablespoons
    crumbled queso fresco, optional
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  • 4  tablespoons
    chopped cilantro, optional
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  • 4  tablespoons
    low-fat sour cream, optional
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Arrange on baking sheet, and toast 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp.
2.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add beans, paprika, and oregano. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 10 minutes.
3.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and cook 2 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Stir in chard, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until chard is wilted.
4.
Spoon 1/4 cup bean mixture in center of each tortilla. Top with 1 cup greens and 1/4 cup salsa, if using. Sprinkle with queso fresco, cilantro, and dollop of sour cream, if using.

Nutrition information
Calories 350, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 15 g, Sugars 4 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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