PINTO BEAN & CHEDDAR TOSTADAS WITH FRESH CORN & TOMATO SALAD RECIPE

Pinto Bean & Cheddar Tostadas with Fresh Corn & Tomato Salad Recipe image

Provided by á-7737

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

garlic (• use 2 large cloves)
2 ears of corn
½ lb plum tomatoes
taco seasoning (use 1½Tbsp)
2 cans pinto beans
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
8 oz pkg shredded sharp cheddar
apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
neutral oil, such as Vegetable
kosher salt
ground pepper
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

1. Prep ingredients Preheat oven to 450°F with racks in the center and upper third. Peel and finely chop 2 teaspoons garlic. Shuck corn, removing any strings, then cut kernels from cob. Core tomato, then finely chop. 2. Marinate tomatoes In a medium bowl, whisk to combine ½ teaspoon of the garlic, 4 teaspoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons oil, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, stirring to combine. 3. Cook corn Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add corn and a pinch each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until corn is tender and browned in spots, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with tomatoes. Return skillet to stovetop. 4. Season refried beans Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium. Add 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning and remaining garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add beans and their liquid. Cook over medium-high until liquid is reduced by half, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash beans with 2 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 5. Finish & serve Brush tortillas generously with oil and place on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake on center and top racks until lightly browned in spots, 8-10 minutes, rotating trays halfway. Flip tortillas. Top with refried beans and cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, 5-6 minutes, rotating half way through. Serve tostadas with salad alongside. Enjoy! 6. Make it meaty! Top these veggie tostadas with grilled chicken strips or even crispy, rendered chorizo sausage for a little kick.