Vegan Tostadas
These easy vegan tostadas with beans and lentils are kid-approved, budget-friendly, and packed with plant-based protein—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- Avocado oil spray
- ¼ cup raw walnuts
- 2 cups precooked lentils, or one full package Trader Joe’s steamed lentils (which are not gluten-free)
- 1 cup refried beans
- Optional ½ teaspoon salt
- Toppings of choice: Bell pepper, onion, romaine lettuce, shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, plain yogurt (or sour cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread out the corn tortillas on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper (4 tortillas on each baking sheet). Spray tops of tortillas with avocado oil spray and set aside while the oven preheats.
- In a food processor, blend or pulse the walnuts until their finely chopped.
- Add lentils, refried beans, and salt (if using) to the food processor with the ground walnuts. Blend until everything is mixed well.
- Bake tortillas for about 7 minutes on one side. Flip the tortillas, then bake for 5 minutes on the other side until they’re crispy.
- Carefully, spoon lentil bean mixture on top of each tostada and spread mixture evenly so that it covers each tostada. Sprinkle cheese on top, if using.
- Bake for another 4 minutes to heat up the lentil bean mixture.
- Add preferred toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Serving size: I have this recipe set to 4 servings with 2 tostadas per person. Adjust as needed for you!
Storage + Reheating:
- Bean & Lentil Mixture: Stores well in the refrigerator for approximately 3 days in an airtight container.
- Tostada Shells: Keep them in a dry, sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Assembled Tostadas: Best eaten immediately after assembly, as the shells will soften under the toppings if stored. I have eaten them as leftovers, but they lose their crispiness...they still taste yummy though!
Calories: 540kcal, Carbohydrates: 88g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 374mg, Potassium: 1046mg, Fiber: 36g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 123mg, Iron: 9mg
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