Name: Refried Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Queso Fresco Tostada
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 corn tostadas; 5.4 oz refried beans (1 package Herdez Traditional refried beans); 2 avocados; 1 tsp lime (fresh juice); 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup lettuce (shredded (I use Romaine)); 2 Roma tomatoes ( cored, seeded, and diced); 1 tsp lime (fresh juice); 2 Tbsp red onion (diced); 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; 2 Tbsp cilantro (chopped); 6 Tbsp queso fresco (crumbled)

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a tostada on a white plate with crumbled cheese, beans, lettuce, and tomato

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Weeknight meals made easy
A creative way to add a vegetarian meal to the table.
The multipurpose legume
These tostadas are oh so easy.
Refried Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Queso Fresco Tostada

Weeknight meals made easy

Weeknight meals are sometimes a challenge. Herdez Instant Refried Beans can help you prepare a healthy meal in under 30 minutes. Refried beans, avocado, tomato, queso fresco tostada is not only easy to prepare, but also delicious. It's an excellent choice for a busy weeknight meal that the entire family can enjoy putting together.

two white plates with tostadas on a red placemat with forks and a napkin on the left

A creative way to add a vegetarian meal to the table.

Traditional refried beans make the process so convenient. Not only does this product have a fabulous texture and flavor, but has good restaurant quality as well. The product also has the added advantage that it can be made on the stove top in about 5 minutes. In my book is a great summertime plus! Who wants to spend a ton of time in the kitchen during the summer months? Not me, even given my love for cooking.

a sideview of a tostada on a white plate with a fork

The multipurpose legume

Beans are a key staple in the Latin American diet because they can be prepared and eaten in so many different ways, and at any meal as well: breakfast, lunch or dinner! They can be eaten as a side dish, a dip, or even as a topping for your morning toast.

Here are the steps to construct your tostada with refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce and queso fresco. | ethnicspoon.com

These tostadas are oh so easy.

All it takes is four easy steps. Get the whole family in on the action. It's great family time.

a tostada on a white plate with a spoon adding sauce

Refried beans, avocado, tomato, queso fresco tostada is healthy, delicious, and not to mention a great way to get the whole family to participate in the dinner preparation. Top with your favorite salsa. As a BONUS I'v'e also added my recipe for pico de gallo, a staple in my house.

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Refried Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Queso Fresco Tostada

Refried bean tostata with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole and queso fresco! These are a fast and delicious weeknight meal! Top off with your favorite salsa or hot sauce!

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Main dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fast weeknight meal, Mexican food, pinto beans

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

6 corn tostadas
5.4 oz refried beans 1 package Herdez Traditional refried beans

Guacamole

2 avocados
1 tsp lime fresh juice
¼ tsp salt
1 cup lettuce shredded (I use Romaine)

Pico de Gallo

2 Roma tomatoes cored, seeded, and diced
1 tsp lime fresh juice
2 Tbsp red onion diced
¼ tsp Kosher salt
2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
6 Tbsp queso fresco crumbled

Instructions

Prepare the refried beans according to package instructions.
Peel, cut, and mash the two avocados and place in a bowl. Add in the lime juice and the salt and stir until well combined.
To make the pico de gallo place the tomatoes in a bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients except the queso fresco until well combined.
Assemble the tostadas:
Spread the refried beans evenly among the 6 tostadas.
Evenly place the guacamole mixture on top of the refried beans, and top with the shredded lettuce.
Portion the pico de gallo on top of the lettuce and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. of queso fresco.
Top with your favorite salsa.

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Comments

Kristen Chidsey

August 23, 2016 at 7:10 am

I love refried beans--they are one of my quick go-to meatless meal bases. I must try these tostadas--quick and delicious!

- Analida
  
  August 23, 2016 at 2:45 pm
  
  Hi Kristen! I think you will like them.
  
laura@motherwouldknow

August 23, 2016 at 10:49 am

This is a perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner. So easy and flavorful. I love Mexican-style food and when it's so simple, it's completely irresistible.

- Analida
  
  August 23, 2016 at 2:45 pm
  
  Hi Laura, yes this is an awesome vegetarian meal and I am not even a vegetarian!
  Have a great day!
  
Michelle

August 23, 2016 at 11:46 am

I wish I was having that for lunch today! It looks so good, Analida -- and you know how much I love Mexican food!

- Analida
  
  August 23, 2016 at 2:44 pm
  
  Hi Michelle! Yes it is so good, and so easy to make. Thanks for commenting.
  
LISA RUSSO

September 06, 2016 at 6:22 pm

Mmmm, those look delicious! Thank you.

- Analida
  
  September 07, 2016 at 3:49 pm
  
  You're welcome Lisa. And THANK YOU for commenting.
  
Miz Helen

September 09, 2016 at 3:07 pm

I love this awesome Tostada, I could enjoy it right now! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen

- Analida
  
  September 11, 2016 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks Miz Helen! 🙂
  
Kathy Walker

September 09, 2016 at 6:08 pm

This looks delicious!

- Analida
  
  September 11, 2016 at 8:23 am
  
  Thanks Kathy!
  
swathi

September 13, 2016 at 10:29 am

Delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting and featuring on this week's hop.

- Analida
  
  September 13, 2016 at 3:07 pm
  
  Thank Swathi! I really appreciate it.
  
Gaye @CalmHealthySexy

September 15, 2016 at 4:09 pm

Thank you for sharing with the Let's Get Real Party. This is my featured post at this week's party.

- Analida
  
  September 15, 2016 at 6:02 pm
  
  You are welcome Gaye, and thanks for featuring my recipe!