Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas with Queso and Pickled Onion Recipe

Tangy, creamy, crunchy, smoky, seasoned vegetarian goodness on a perfectly crisp little corn tortilla disk. Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas to the rescue!

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Whenever we find ourselves wondering what to make for dinner, the answer is always taco-inspired dishes! This tostada is a crispy, salty delight topped with creamy refried black beans, seasoned roasted cauliflower, and tangy pickled red onions. And don’t forget to add a drizzle of your favorite queso on top for the ultimate flavor experience. Quick, easy, and incredibly delicious!

This recipe is already quick and easy, with shortcuts like using taco seasoning, canned refried beans, and jarred queso. You can also buy pre-made tostadas and pre-cut cauliflower to save even more time. Make sure to prepare the quick-pickled red onions – they are a must for the perfect taco topping!

If you want to prepare in advance, you can store the components separately and heat and stack them when ready to eat. And don’t forget to make those super easy pickled red onions – they truly elevate the dish!

How To Make Pickled Onions

If you want to make tangy, bitey pickled onions, follow these easy steps:

1. Thinly slice one red onion using a mandoline for quick and easy slicing.
2. Place the onions in a jar and fill about 1/3 of the way with white vinegar, then top up with water.
3. Add a pinch of salt and sugar, give it a shake, and store in the fridge for a bit. Your pickled onions will be ready to use in no time!

Pickled onions can be kept in the fridge for several days, so you can enjoy them with your tostadas or any other taco-inspired dish!

How To Make Tostadas (And Our Tortilla Of Choice)

We recommend using yellow corn tortillas for this recipe, particularly the “street taco” Mission brand ones. They fry up beautifully, have great flavor, and are the perfect size for tostadas. Just a few minutes in hot oil, and you’ll have crispy, delicious tostadas ready to go!

1. Heat oil in a skillet, then fry tortillas for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.

Top your tortillas with warmed black beans, roasted cauliflower, cilantro, pickled onion, and queso. Add salt and lime juice to taste. Enjoy the crunchy, creamy, tangy goodness of these tostadas!

Other Ideas For These Tostadas

There are endless ways to customize this recipe. Add some chorizo or eggs for extra protein, or turn it into nachos by layering the toppings on a bed of chips and broiling. You can also wrap the ingredients in a tortilla for a burrito or taco-style meal. Leftover tostadas can be used to make chilaquiles for breakfast – just add avocado slices and eggs!

How To Eat a Tostada

Eating a tostada can be a bit tricky, depending on the height of the toppings and the crispiness of the tortilla. It’s best to keep the toppings manageable to easily pick up and eat. Remember, there’s a tostada guide if you need some direction, but however you decide to eat it, it’s sure to be delicious!

Tostadas: Frequently Asked Questions

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