Refried Bean Tostadas

Description

Beans, Refried Canned by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 (15½ ounce) can refried beans
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 package (1¼ ounce) taco seasoning mix
• 1 (10-count) package tostada shells, warmed
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup sliced ripe (optional)
• 2 medium ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
• Taco sauce for accompaniment

Directions

1. Combine beans, onion and seasoning mix in medium saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
2. Spread ¼ cup bean mixture over each shell.
3. Top with lettuce, cheese, olives, avocado, and taco sauce.