Pinto Bean and Couscous Tostadas

Being a pregnant vegetarian I need quick and easy meals that are healthy and have protein. Here is a great meatless version of a tostada.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 3⁄4 cup vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄8-1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1⁄2 cup couscous, uncooked
• 4  tostadas
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
•  sour cream (optional)
•  shredded lettuce (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine beans, broth, water, carrot, and crushed red pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in salsa and couscous. Remove from heat.
4. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
5. Serve bean-couscous mixture on tostada shells and top with cheese.
6. If desired, serve with sour cream, lettuce, and/ or additional salsa.