Light Bean and Cheese Tostada
photo by Lennie
- Ready In:
- 7mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 1 low-fat tortilla
- 3 tablespoons fat-free refried beans
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- salsa (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread refried beans on tortilla, like pizza sauce on a pizza.
- Sprinkle seasonings on beans.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake until tortilla is crispy, about 2-2 1/2 minutes.
- Serve with salsa, if desired.
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Reviews
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This was terrific! Following eebrag's lead, I topped the refried beans with salsa, then sprinkled on the cheese (I used both mozzarella and a mexican-blend), and baked at 350F for 10 minutes. The edges were crispy but the majority of the tortilla stayed soft; very nice texture and excellent taste. I am sure that this easy meal will become a regular for me when I need something just for myself. Thanks for posting!
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This is so quick and easy, I've made it several times now for lunch. Nowadays I usually add salsa on top of the beans & seasonings but before sprinkling with the cheese, then bake it with the salsa. Unless I'm in a hurry, I use a lower temperature--325F and cook it a bit longer--about 10 min. It comes out a bit softer that way, which is how I like it best.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Amanda Beth
Indianapolis, 53
<p>I live in TN with a husband, 9 year old, 6 year old, and our two dogs. I'm a busy mom who loves to cook for family and friends. We have two boys, and they are the light of my life! My husband is a restaurant manager. We actually met while working together at Bob Evans in another city. He was one cute grill cook!! Now he is one cute manager, and I am so proud of him! He currently works for El Chico, and he is very happy there. <br />I am a stay at home mom who sometimes does temp work, which is a big change from corporate America. We'll see how that goes. Now that I have some more time, I plan to get back to the kind of cooking I used to do. You know...with pots and pans instead of a take out menu. I love to crochet, garden and hike with the family. Thanks in advance for any reviews you do of my recipes. :)</p>