QiMeal
Refried Bean and Egg Tostada
Refried Bean and Egg Tostada · ready in 15 min · 2 servings · 459 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
A crunchy open faced breakfast inspired by Mexican tostadas, layered with creamy beans, a sunny egg, melted cheese, and bright salsa.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 459
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 2Tostada
- 260 gRefried bean, warmed
- 2Egg
- 50 gCheese, shredded
- 60 gSalsa
- 10 gOlive oil
Equipment
stovetop, saucepan, skillet, spatula, spoon, serving plate
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather tostadas, refried beans, eggs, cheese, salsa, olive oil, a saucepan, skillet, spatula, spoon, and serving plates. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are measured and within reach.
- Warm Beans
Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until creamy, hot, and loose enough to spread. · 4 min
What to look for: Beans look glossy and spread easily from the spoon.
- Crisp Tostadas
Toast the tostadas in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and crisp, turning once to keep the shells intact. · 3 min
What to look for: Tostadas are crisp, dry, and lightly aromatic.
- Fry Eggs
Heat olive oil in the skillet, crack in the eggs, and fry until the whites are set and the yolks are still glossy. · 4 min
What to look for: Whites are opaque and firm while yolks remain shiny.
- Assemble Tostadas
Spread hot refried beans over each tostada, add cheese, top with an egg, spoon salsa over the top, and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: Each tostada is layered, colorful, and still crisp at the edges.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 459 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| of which saturated | 8 g |
| Fibre | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1025 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk, eggs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Store beans and eggs separately from tostadas, then warm beans on the stovetop and assemble fresh for best crunch.
Ingredient substitutions
Tostada
- Corn tostada: Use the same size crisp corn tostada.
Refried bean
- Refried pinto bean: Choose a smooth style for easy spreading.
Egg
- Large egg: Use the same number of eggs.
Cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese: Melts well over the hot beans.
Salsa
- Mild salsa: Use mild salsa for a gentler breakfast heat.
Olive oil
- Butter: Butter gives the fried eggs a richer flavor.
