Vegan Tostadas
Author:
Whitney English
Recipe type:
vegan, mexican, vegetarian, gluten free
Prep time:
5 mins
Cook time:
20 mins
Total time:
25 mins
Serves:
2-3
These vegan tostadas are made with minimal ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1 cup black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
salt and pepper
6 organic corn tortillas
1 cup vegan cheese
Optional Toppings
pepitas
sweet yellow corn
diced red pepper
shredded lettuce
vegan cheese sauce
Instructions
Set oven to 400 degrees F.
Toast walnuts in a pan over high heat for about 3 minutes.
Combine walnuts and beans in a food processor, pulsing until mixture is fully incorporated but not mushy.
Saute onions and garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
Add bean mixture, tomatoes, and spices, and stir to incorporate. Cook for about 5 minutes.
While beans are cooking, brush both sides of corn tortillas with remaining oil.
Place tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes per side, until they are crispy.
Remove tortillas from the oven and top with bean mixture, then cheese. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes.
Add topping and enjoy!
Recipe by
Whitney E. RD
at https://www.whitneyerd.com/2017/01/vegan-tostadas.html
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