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Roasted Bell Pepper Tostadas

A delicious vegetarian roasted bell pepper tostadas recipe that balances flavors and textures while ensuring a clean presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 2 to 3 pieces bell peppers Roasted and chopped
  • 1 piece onion Coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Add for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Add for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika Add for flavor
  • 1 can black beans Pureed for the spread
  • 1 clove garlic For flavor in the bean spread
  • 3 to 4 pieces tostada shells Crispy shells for serving
  • 2 pieces scallions Chopped for topping
  • to taste sour cream For serving
  • to taste salsa For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Coarse chop the bell peppers, coat with oil and spices.
  2. Roast at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes until tender.
  3. In a food processor, puree the black beans with the garlic and spices as desired.
Assembly
  1. Spread the black bean puree on the tostada shells.
  2. Top with roasted bell peppers and scallions.
  3. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

Assemble tostadas at the table to keep shells crispy. Adjust toppings to maintain texture contrast.