Butternut Squash Tostadas
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed ⓘ
- 13 cups Green Salsa ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper ⓘ
- 1 whole Lime, Juiced ⓘ
- 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil ⓘ
- 8 whole 6 Inch Corn Tostada Shells ⓘ
- 2 pounds Butternut Squash, Peeled, Seeded, And Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes ⓘ
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped, Seeded Hot Pepper ⓘ
- 3/4 cups Chopped Red Onion
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt, More To Taste
- 1/4 teaspoons Pepper, More To Taste ⓘ
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro ⓘ
- 1 whole Avocado, Pitted, Diced ⓘ
Instructions
- Process the black bean puree ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.
- Because it uses presumably well-seasoned salsa, extra seasoning isnt required, but adjust if desired.
- Set aside at room temperature (or refrigerate if making ahead).
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 10 to 12 inch nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high.
- Add hot pepper and onion; cook until onion is browned, then remove to a large bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan, reducing heat slightly.
- Add half the squash and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, until browned on one side.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring a few times, until further browned and tender.
- Remove to bowl with peppers and onion and repeat process with remaining squash (if using a 12 inch pan, you can cook all the squash at once using 2 tablespoons of oil).
- Toss together squash, peppers and onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
- To build 1 tostada: Spoon 1/4 cup bean puree onto a tostada shell, then press another shell over it.
- Spoon another 1/4 cup beans onto top shell and spread almost to edges.
- Top with about 2 tablespoons salsa and a large scoop of the squash mixture.
- Top with a fourth of the avocado and radishes, then sprinkle with a tablespoon of crumbled cheese and a pinch of cilantro.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- More helpful nutrition and process notes at the link to the blog post!
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
596
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).