Black Bean and Quinoa Tostadas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14
Healthy and Tasty Black Bean and Quinoa Tostadas Recipe for Dinner
in Dinner

Prep

10 min

Cook

150 min

Ready In

160 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup dried black beans
3 cups water
1/2 small white onion
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons corn oil
700 g tomatoes
1 1/2 white onions
3 garlic cloves
3 serrano peppers
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup white quinoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon ( I use Better Than Bouillon )
16 tostadas ( or more )
200 g goat cheese
250 ml sour cream
250 ml guacamole ( or mash 2 avocados )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
331
Sugar
3g
Fat
19g
Black Bean and Quinoa Tostadas are a flavorful and healthy option for dinner. This recipe combines the flavors of black beans, quinoa, tomatoes, and goat cheese to create a hearty and satisfying meal. The tostadas are a perfect way to serve this delicious dish with a crispy crunch and a fresh flavor. The recipe is perfect for a family dinner or for a get-together with friends. They are easy to make, tasty and healthy at the same time.

Instructions

1.Rinse the black beans a couple of times and cook them in a pot with 3 cups of water, 1/2 onion cut in half and 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Cook until soft, around 60-90 minutes.
2.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
3.Cut the tomatoes in half, chop the onion, garlic, and serrano pepper. Add the ingredients to a blender and blend until everything is combined.
4.Add 2 tablespoons of corn oil to a skillet and add the tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
5.Rinse the quinoa and cook it in 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon for 17-20 minutes.
6.When the black beans are ready, remove them from the heat, pour out the water and add the goat cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted.
7.To assemble the tostadas, layer the black bean and cheese mixture, quinoa, and then the tomato sauce on top of each tostada. Add sour cream and guacamole on top and enjoy.

PROS

This recipe is a great addition to your dinner plans, with a perfect balance of vegetables, protein and healthy grains.

CONS

Black beans and quinoa take some time to prepare, but the results are definitely worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black beans and quinoa are both excellent sources of protein and fiber. Quinoa is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron and magnesium. Tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that helps protect against certain types of cancer. Additionally, avocado is high in healthy fats and fiber that can help lower cholesterol.

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