Easy Bean and Cheese Tostadas

Name: Easy Bean and Cheese Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 tostadas, 2-3 serving(s)
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3 corn tortillas; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 cup cooked kidney bean, drained; 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup lettuce, shredded; salsa, if desired

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"Save money by fixing tostadas at home. This recipe costs less than $4.00 to make. Ordering them at a restaurant would cost $8.00 or more. Homemade tostadas are also healthier because they are made with less fat and salt than those bought at a restaurant."

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photo by ColoradoCooking

Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 3 tostadas
Serves:: 2-3

ingredients

cooking spray
3 corn tortillas
¹⁄₄ teaspoon chili powder
³⁄₄ cup cooked kidney bean, drained
2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup lettuce, shredded
salsa, if desired

directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray and sprinkle the top side with chili powder. Bake the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp. While tortillas are baking, shred the cheese. Remove the tortillas from the oven. Top each baked tortilla with a layer of chees, beans, tomatoes, and lettuce. Add salsa, if desired, and serve.
QUICK TIP: Any type of bean can be substitued for this recipe. If choosing canned beans rinse and drain before using.