Appetizer for 4
Black Bean Tostadas
Crisp flour tortillas hold seasoned warm beans, fresh vegetables, lettuce, and a cool cilantro yogurt sauce.
$10.12for 4 servings
$2.53 per serving$10.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.00Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.12 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and olive oil
- 3 1/2 tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 flour tortillas
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of the tortillas with oil, place them on the sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until crisp.
- Mash the black beans with the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a skillet, then warm over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Stir the yogurt, cilantro, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Top each crisp tortilla with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, then spoon the cilantro sauce over each tostada.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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