Mexican Night Fun

We tried a new dish for dinner the other night.
 I made black bean tostadas. They were super easy and the girls had a lot of fun eating them.

6inch corn tortillas

3 Tbsp canola oil

1/2 large onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 15oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed

assorted optional toppings, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream...

Preheat oven to 425.  Brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Lay on cookie sheet and bake until crispy, about 10 minutes, turning over halfway through.

While tortillas are baking warm 1 Tbsp oil on skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute' until soft and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.  Add garlic and saute' 1 minute longer.  Reduce heat to low and add beans and 2 Tbsp water.  Mash mixture with a potato masher or back of fork and cook until heated through. Divide bean mixture among tortillas.  Layer with toppings and serve.

I had the toppings on the table and the girls made their own.  It was fun and they really liked this simple, quick dinner.