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These tostadas are rich in protein , vegetables and best of all — flavor !

Healthy Black Bean TOSTADAS

Serving Size : 4 | Prep Time : 15 minutes
Ingredients
• 4 corn tortillas
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans or pinto beans
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno , minced
• 1 / 4 cup red onion , finely diced
• 2 green onions , thinly sliced
• 1 / 2 avocado , sliced or chopped
• 1 / 2 cup grape tomatoes , sliced in half
• 1 / 2 head iceberg lettuce , shredded
• 4 tablespoons homemade ( or store-bought ) pico de gallo
• 1 / 4 cup corn
• 1 / 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 / 4 teaspoon chili powder
• pinch black pepper
Homemade Pico de Gallo
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 6-8 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno , seeds removed
• 16-20 cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup loose cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teapoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch black pepper