🇲🇽 Mexican Cuisine · Breakfast

Tostadas con Frijoles

Prep

10 mins

Cook

5 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Crispy corn tostadas piled with warm refried beans, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of salsa for a quick breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 400g cured chorizo
  • 400g pinto beans
  • 1 tbsp rehydrated dried chilies
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g tomatillos
  • a handful of fresh oregano, chopped
  • a generous spoonful of Mexican crema
  • 500ml orange juice
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the masa dough and cured chorizo, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat neutral vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the rehydrated dried chilies and avocado, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cured chorizo, season with chili powder, and cook until just done, about 5 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the masa dough alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the masa dough and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with pickled red onions and finish with a sprinkle of epazote.

Tips

A squeeze of citrus or a sprinkle of epazote just before serving brightens up the whole plate.

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.

Prep the masa dough and cured chorizo the night before to make busy mornings much easier.