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two black bean tostadas topped with guacamole, cilantro lime slaw, fresh mango salsa, and garnishes

Vegan Black Bean Tostadas with Mango Salsa


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  • Author: Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Generous servings. 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Vegan Black Beans Tostadas with Mango Salsa – This family friendly vegetarian dinner is done in 20 minutes or less. Such a fun twist on taco night! (Gluten free)


Ingredients

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For the Tostadas:

  • 12 Tostada shells (store-bought, or homemade)
  • 2 cans Refried black beans (3-4 cups)
  • Lime Cilantro Slaw (recipe below)
  • Mango Salsa (recipe below)
  • Guacamole (recipe below)
  • Your favorite taco toppings–diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, etc.

For Cilantro Lime Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage (or more coleslaw mix)
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon agave (vegan) or honey (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Mango Salsa:

  • 2 cups diced fresh mango (I like yellow/Atulfo mangos)
  • 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 1-2 Tablespoons finely minced jalapeño* (or more, to taste)
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

For Quick Guacamole:

  • 2 avocados, peeled and pits removed
  • 2 Tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice (1/2 lime)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (more or less, to taste)


Instructions

  1. First, Make The Cilantro-Lime Slaw. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, agave/honey, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then chill slaw in the refrigerator while you prepare the other components of your meal.
  2. Next, Make The Mango Salsa. In a medium bowl, stir together mango, red onion, cilantro, 1 Tablespoon jalapeño, the lime juice, and the salt. Stir to combine well, then taste and add more jalapeño, lime juice or salt, as needed.
  3. Make the Quick Guacamole. In a small bowl, mash the avocados with cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper until you’ve reached your desired smoothness.
  4. Assemble Your Tostadas. Warm the tostadas in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat your refried black beans on the stovetop, or in the microwave. Let everyone build their own tostadas, spreading black beans on the warm tostada shells and layering with guacamole, cilantro lime slaw, fresh mango salsa, and any other desired taco toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tostadas. For gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free corn tostada shells. (Some brands use flour tortillas made with wheat flour which are NOT celiac safe)
  • Jalapeño. It’s nearly impossible to tell how spicy a jalapeño will be from the outside. I recommend starting small in your salsa, as you can always add more! If you don’t like jalapeños, or want a mild version, omit jalapeño and add 1/4-1/2 tsp chili powder to your salsa instead.
  • Black Beans. If your black beans are still tricky to spread after heating them, you can thin them out with a little water. I start small, with just 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until I reach a spreadable consistency.
  • Optional Extras. Feel free to add more toppings, like extra cilantro, sliced green onion, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, etc. For a non-vegan crowd, you can add Mexican crema, grated cheese or crumbled cotija cheese, or extra proteins, like chicken, ground beef, etc.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tostadas*
  • Calories: 317
  • Sugar: 4.3 g
  • Sodium: 1022.9 mg
  • Fat: 11.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45.4 g
  • Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg