Name: Charred Vegetable & Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons sour cream; 0.125 teaspoon lime zest; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 corn tortillas; 2 tablespoons canola oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided; 4 cloves garlic, sliced, divided; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 0.125 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed; 0.25 cup water, plus more as needed; 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced; 1 large red onion, halved and sliced; 2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup thinly shredded cabbage; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 6 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese

Charred Vegetable & Bean Tostadas with Lime Crema

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Pile vegetables and black beans onto crisp tostadas and top them off with lime crema for a vegetarian dinner the whole family will love. Charring the vegetables under the broiler infuses them with smoky flavor while cooking them quickly.

Joy Howard

Updated on June 23, 2020

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 tostadas

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Lime Crema

5 tablespoons sour cream
⅛ teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons lime juice
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Tostadas

6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons canola oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided
4 cloves garlic, sliced, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
¼ cup water, plus more as needed
2 medium red bell peppers, sliced
1 large red onion, halved and sliced
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup thinly shredded cabbage
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

To prepare crema: Combine sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
To prepare tostadas: Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400 degrees F.
Brush both sides of tortillas with 1 tablespoon oil and arrange on a baking sheet. (It's OK if they overlap a bit; they will shrink as they cook.) Bake, turning once halfway, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 garlic clove and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and chile powder; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more. Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a food processor and add 1/4 cup water. Pulse until smooth, adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
Preheat broiler to high.
Toss bell peppers, onion, zucchini, corn, ground pepper, the remaining 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, 8 to 12 minutes.
Top the tostadas with some of the beans, charred vegetables, cabbage, cilantro, cheese and the reserved crema.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327	Calories
13g	Fat
43g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 tostada
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Vitamin A 1615IU	32%
Vitamin C 72mg	80%
Folate 56mcg	14%
Sodium 522mg	23%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 110mg	26%
Potassium 733mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.