Chipotle-Spiced Black Bean Tostadas with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Crispy corn tostadas loaded with smoky black beans and fresh avocado crema, topped with pickled red onions for a vibrant, protein-packed meal. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, black beans, chipotle peppers in adobo for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6, 6-inch corn tortillas
1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed black beans
1 tbsp, minced chipotle peppers in adobo
1, mashed avocado
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
1, wedged lime

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden. Flip halfway through.
Step 2: Warm 1 (15 oz) can black beans in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
Step 3: Blend 1 mashed avocado with 2 tbsp sour cream and 1 tsp lime juice until smooth. Spoon 1/4 cup black bean mixture onto each tostada, top with 2 tbsp avocado crema, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Serve with lime wedges on the side.