By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 8
464 cal · 15 min
Quick Black Bean and Green Chili Tostadas
Recipe GLPR3b99f45947e0f4
Crispy corn tortillas topped with warm seasoned black beans, roasted green chiles, fresh lettuce, melted cheese, creamy guacamole, and zesty salsa. This quick appetizer delivers authentic Mexican flavors with minimal prep time—perfect for parties or quick snacking.
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Ingredients
5-inch white corn tortillas
16 oz refried black beans
4 oz canned mild chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
8 oz prepared guacamole
14½ oz fresh salsa
cooking spray
Directions
Preheat your oven to 250°F.
Lightly coat both sides of the corn tortillas with cooking spray and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Bake the tortillas for about 5 minutes until they become crisp and begin to develop light brown spots.
While the tortillas bake, combine the refried black beans and chopped green chiles in a microwave-safe bowl.
Cover the bowl and heat the bean mixture in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until the beans are heated through and warm to the touch.
Remove the crisp tortillas from the oven. Spread a generous portion of the warm bean and green chile mixture evenly across each tortilla.
Layer each tostada with shredded lettuce, Mexican cheese blend, a dollop of guacamole, and a spoonful of salsa.
Serve the tostadas immediately while the beans and tortillas are still warm.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard stock item at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart with zero special trips required. At roughly $1.25 per serving, the cost is genuinely low; canned black beans and shelf-stable green chiles drive the affordability. The 15-minute time is honest for assembly-only cooking, though toasting tortillas to tostada crispness adds a few minutes if you're not using pre-made tostada shells. This is a forgiving weeknight dish that needs no babysitting and works as a build-your-own-plate meal for families, though it's best eaten same-night while the tortillas stay crisp.
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