Mini Black Bean Chorizo Tostadas (Vegan)

Mini Black Bean Chorizo Tostadas (Vegan)

Ingredients

Refried Black Beans

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1, 14 oz can black beans
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Topping Options

  • Cilantro
  • Pickled Onions
  • Lime
  • Jalapeno
  • Crema
  • Cotija

Directions

  1. Drain and reserve the liquid from the can of black beans. Heat a small saucepan overmedium low heat and add the oil. When the oil ishot, add the garlic. Saute for about 2-3minutes, careful not to burn the garlic.
  2. Add the drained black beans and a couple spoonfuls of the reserved bean liquid to thesaucepan. Add the chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and pinch of salt. Cook, stirringand mashing the beans often, until the beans have thickened to desired consistency,about 3-5 minutes. Add another spoonful or so of the reserved bean liquid, if desired forthinner consistency.
  3. Cook Abbot’s Butcher Chorizo according to package directions.
  4. Lay out the desired amount of Craize Crackers.
  5. Layer with a generous dollop of refried black beans, followed by a generous scoop ofAbbot’s Butcher Chorizo.
  6. Garnish with cilantro, pickled onion, and lime + any other desired toppings and enjoy!