Looking to add a "Tostada Thursday" to your week? These jackfruit tostadas will quickly become a favorite with deep flavors and dynamic textures dancing on your taste buds. Enjoy with a glass of vegan horchata and you'll be on Cloud Nine!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 136kcal
Author: World of Vegan
Ingredients
Refried Beans
2teaspoonscoconut oil
¼cuproughly chopped yellow onion
1clovegarlicminced
1tablespoonfinely chopped jalapeño(seeds discarded unless you want heat)
¾teaspooncumin
½teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspoonsalt
pinchpepper
1 19-ounce canpinto beans(or 1¾ cups) drained and rinsed
¼cup+ 2 tablespoons of water
2tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh cilantro
1teaspoonlime juice
BBQ Jackfruit
1 14-ounce canjackfruit in brine
⅓cupbbq sauceor to taste
Toppings can include: chopped tomatoesavocado, corn, shredded lettuce, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, red onions, vegan cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, etc...
6corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
Begin by making the refried beans. Heat a large pan. Add the coconut oil, onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and sauté for another 3 minutes.
Place the beans in a shallow bowl and mash them with a potato masher. Mash them until they are mostly broken down, but leave some texture.
Add the beans to the pan along with the water, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for another 5 minutes on medium/low heat. Set aside and keep warm.
Heat a medium pan. Shred the jackfruit by hand and remove any firm cores. Add the jackfruit to the pan and heat it for 5 minutes. Add the bbq sauce and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and add more bbq sauce if needed. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare any toppings that you will be adding to the tostadas.
Just before serving, set your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tortillas flat directly on the oven rack. Bake for just a couple of minutes, until they are firm (but not too hard). Watch that they don't burn!
Assemble the tostadas by adding the refried beans, jackfruit, and any toppings you desire. Enjoy!