8 each corn tortillas
1 vegetable oil, for frying
BLACK BEANS
1 1/3 cup dried black beans, cooked
3 medium onions, chopped
3 each garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp chiles, minced
1/4 cup oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 each oranges, juiced
1 salt, to taste
GUACAMOLE
2 large avocadoes
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 each lemon, juiced
1 salt, to taste
GARNISHES
1 lettuce, shredded
1 salsa
1 tomatoes, chopped
A Recipe for
Black Bean Tostada
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Once beans have cooked, drain & set aside.
Pour oil into small skillet to a depth of 1/2" & heat. Fry the
tortillas, one at a time, for 1 minute on each side until they are
crisp. Drain & set aside.
Saute the onions, garlic, cumin, coriander & chiles in 1/4 c oil in a
medium skillet until the onions are soft. Add the black beans & mash
as they cook. Add the tomatoes & orange juice. Cover & simmer over
very low heat for 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Add salt.
Make the guacamole by slicing the avocadoes in half & scoop out the
flesh. Mash till smooth & add garlic, lemon juice & salt.
Layer the tostadas. Start with a crisp tortilla, cover with lettuce,
black beans, guacamole, tomates & salsa.
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Serves: 4
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