This recipe for roasted cauliflower black bean tostadas is my new favorite recipe for three reasons:
Reason #1: They are quick and easy; ready in 30 minutes or less!
Reason #2: It gives me another reason to use homemade taco seasoning
Reason #3: They are a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy Mexican food on Meatless Monday!
As much as I enjoy cooking, I do not want to when things get hectic and I won’t. Finding time to cook, especially during the week is a challenge. I am always looking for recipes to make, where I don’t have to feel like I am a slave in the kitchen. That challenge is often made even more difficult when you have intentions of serving healthful, nutritious meals.
If you find yourself a juggling act between balancing work and family, while trying to put something delicious, fast and healthy on the table, you need to add this no-fuss recipe for roasted cauliflower black bean tostadas to your rotation. These tostadas can be ready in less than 30-minutes including the prep and cook time!
These easy vegetarian tostadas feature toasted flour tortillas loaded with roasted cauliflower seasoned with traditional Mexican herbs and spices and refreshing lime juice, paired with hearty black beans and topped off with pico de gallo, cheese and cilantro or your choice of favorite toppings.
How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; brush with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Wash the cauliflower and cut it into medium-sized florets. Toss onto the prepared baking sheet.
In a small mixing bowl, add the taco seasoning ingredients, olive oil, and lime juice. Whisk ingredients together, until well blended.
Pour over the cauliflower florets. Toss until the cauliflower is well coated.
Bake the florets for 15 to 20 minutes, pull the baking sheet out; toss and bake until tender about 10 to minute minutes longer. Remove from the oven.
Toast the tortillas over an open flame on a gas stove, grill or broil in the oven until crispy. Top the tortillas with cauliflower and black beans and suggested toppings or any toppings you choose.
Any recipe that has supper ready in less than 30-minutes is a winning recipe in my book. How about you? I want to hear from you. Comment below!
Roasted Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of one lime
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 4 6-inch flour or corn tortillas, toasted
- 1 avocado pitted and sliced or diced
- pico de gallo shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro (topping suggestions are optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; brush with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Wash the cauliflower and cut it into medium-sized florets. Toss onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the taco seasoning ingredients, olive oil and lime juice. Whisk ingredients together, until well blended.Pour over the cauliflower florets. Toss until the cauliflower is well coated.
- Bake the florets for 15 to 20 minutes, pull the baking sheet out; toss and bake until tender about 10 to minute minutes longer. Remove from oven.
- Toast the tortillas over an open flame on a gas stove, grill or broil in the oven until crispy. Top the tortillas with cauliflower and black beans and suggested toppings or any toppings you choose.
Wanda Jewett says
This looks awesome! It will be on our table this week.
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks Wanda. I hope you enjoy this recipe. It was delicious! 🙂
ponderosamomentsblog says
Question ….the recipe calls for a 15oz can of refried black beans….that would be. Can of like spreadable beans…not a can of black beans that you would rinse….but looking at your picture it looks like you used beans over refried? Is that correct?
The Mountain Kitchen says
Great question! It’s supposed to be (1) 15-ounce can of black beans. Funny how one word can change everything! I didn’t used refried beans at all, but by all means go for it! Thanks for pointing out my error. I have updated the post. 🙂
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
Cauliflower is at the top for favorite ingredients, so are avocados. You know Debbie I would prefer (your mistake) and use refried black beans 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks! I believe the mistake was wishful thinking on my part…lol! Certainly part of the “topping of choice” ?
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
I also like your homemade taco seasoning recipe – looks as good as any and certainly better than those little packets 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thank you. It’s preservative free! ?
FrugalHausfrau says
I’d have this in a heartbeat! Yum! Love the roasted cauliflower.
The Mountain Kitchen says
Hey Mollie! Hope you will give this a go. Have a great weekend!
Anonymous says
Deb, They look gorgeous! Will give them a try this Monday!
Marcel Lemieux says
Deb, They look gorgeous! Will give them a try this Monday!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Awesome! Hope you enjoy them Marcel!
marcel :emieux says
We made these and they were delicious! Loved the recipe Deb! Thank you!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Wow! that’s great! I love hearing that! Thanks Marcel!
givememeatloaf says
These look fantastic! Also, love the new layout and font and info! You’re making the rest of us look bad. LOL! 😀
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thank you, Annie! I don’t know about that… the struggle is real…lol! I appreciate your comments. 🙂