BLACK BEANS AND RICE TOSTADAS

Black Beans and Rice Tostadas image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2½ cups water
1 package ZATARAIN'S Black Beans and Rice )Substitution: Reduced Sodium Black Beans and Rice)
1 package ZATARAIN'S® Black Beans and Rice )Substitution: Reduced Sodium Black Beans and Rice)
2 tablespoons butter (Substitutions: 2 tablespoons margarine or olive oil)
8 tostada shells
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, ¼ cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired Cooking tips: Black Beans & Rice Wraps: Use flour tortillas (8-inch) in place of the tostada shells. Serving Suggestion: Top with assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.