Healthy Plant Based

Experience a fiesta of flavors with these Crunchy Vegan Tostadas, a delightful way to enjoy plant-based eating in every crispy bite. The star of this recipe is a base of oven-baked flour tortillas, delivering crunch without frying, layered with creamy homemade spiced pinto beans. Roasted tomato salsa adds a tangy warmth, complemented by cool, rich guacamole, all topped with crisp lettuce and sweet bursts of corn. Each tostada is bright, fresh, and bursting with satisfying textures.

Perfect for a quick lunch, hearty snack, or vibrant breakfast, these tostadas are endlessly adaptable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or a drizzle of hot sauce. With a prep time just right for busy days, you’ll love how effortlessly this dish comes together. Serve up these colorful tostadas for two and savor a nourishing meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

Crunchy Vegan Tostadas

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By Malini Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 m Cooking Time: 20 m

Ingredients

• 2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup roasted tomato salsa
• 1/2 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 tablespoons corn

Instructions

1

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly mist both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray and arrange them on a baking sheet.

2

Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pinto beans, paprika, and cumin, followed by the water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the beans are tender. Drain, saving a few beans for topping, and mash the rest until mostly smooth.

3

Bake the tortillas for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown and crisp.

4

Generously spread the mashed beans over each tortilla. Add a layer of roasted tomato salsa, then a scoop of guacamole. Garnish with reserved beans, shredded lettuce, and corn before serving.

Notes

Tips:
Swap in your favorite beans or try black beans for a different flavor profile., For extra crunch, let the tortillas cool completely before topping., Add pickled jalapeños or radishes for a punch of acidity., Use a pizza cutter to slice the tostadas for easy serving at parties.