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Breakfast Tostadas with Eggs and Avocado

A delightful breakfast of crispy corn tortillas topped with creamy avocado, protein-packed eggs, and flavorful black beans, perfect for busy mornings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 tostadas
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 6 small small corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 can (425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 120 g shredded pepper jack cheese
For the Avocado Topping
  • 1 avocado, halved and pitted
  • 1/2 lime Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Eggs and Serving
  • 6 large eggs
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pickled jalapeños, for serving
  • Pickled red onions, for serving
  • Salsa, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with a bit of salt.
  2. Bake the tortillas for about 15 minutes until they are golden and crisp.
  3. While the tortillas are baking, mash the black beans with a fork in a small bowl until they are mostly smooth but slightly chunky. Stir in the water until well incorporated.
  4. Once the tortillas are baked, evenly spread the mashed black bean mixture over each one and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  5. In another bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cooking
  1. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, cooking them in batches for about 3 minutes until the whites are set. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Spread the avocado mixture onto each tortilla, top with a fried egg, and add your favorite toppings: pickled jalapeños, pickled red onions, and a dollop of salsa. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, store the components separately and reheat before serving. Consider variations like using different beans or adding fresh vegetables.