Black Beans and Rice Tostadas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Try these delicious and easy-to-make Black Beans and Rice Tostadas tonight!
in Mexican

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 package ZATARAIN'S� Black Beans and Rice ( Substitution -- Reduced Sodium Black Beans and Rice )
2 tablespoons butter ( Substitutions -- 2 tablespoons margarine or olive oil )
8 tostadas
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
329
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Black Beans and Rice Tostadas is a classic, no-frills Mexican-inspired dish that celebrates the warm, comforting flavors of black beans, rice, and chicken topped with crispy tostada shells and garnished to your liking. It's a perfect dish to feed a crowd on a busy weeknight or as a quick and easy lunch option. What makes this dish so special is the Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice mix that adds a ton of flavor while keeping the preparation time low. If you're looking for a satisfying, well-rounded meal that fills you up and leaves you feeling happy, this recipe is for you.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375�F.
2.Combine water, butter and Zatarain's Black Beans and Rice in 2-quart saucepan.
3.Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
4.Top each tostada with 1/4 cup cooked black beans and rice and 1/4 cup shredded chicken.
5.Bake in preheated oven for 4 to 6 minutes or until heated through.

PROS

This dish is an incredibly satisfying, well-rounded meal that is budget-friendly, easy to prepare and packed with lots of flavor thanks to the Zatarain’s Seasoned Black Beans and Rice mix.

It can be customized to suit different dietary needs and preferences as it is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber and can be made vegetarian or vegan depending on your protein source.

Leverages the nutritional benefits of black beans which are low in fat, high in fiber, complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium if too much salt is added when cooking.

Not ideal for those who are on a low-carb or ketogenic diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black beans offer many health benefits as they are nutrient-dense and rich in many essential vitamins and minerals.
They are an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, folate, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
Black beans can help lower cholesterol and improve heart health, regulate blood sugar levels, prevent and manage diabetes and help with weight loss and management.

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