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A crispy corn tortilla piled high with savory black beans, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fresh toppings like avocado and salsa. This vibrant Southwest-inspired breakfast is quick, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Prepare Toppings & Beans
Fry the Tostada Shells
Scramble the Eggs
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A crispy corn tortilla piled high with savory black beans, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fresh toppings like avocado and salsa. This vibrant Southwest-inspired breakfast is quick, satisfying, and full of flavor.
This southwest recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 387.86 calories per serving with 15.58g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch.
Assemble and Serve
Add cooked chorizo, shredded chicken, or seasoned ground beef on top of the beans for an even heartier meal.
Swap the seasoned black beans for classic refried pinto beans.
Add a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema, pickled red onions, or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
Use a plant-based egg scramble (like tofu scramble), omit the butter and cheese, and ensure your salsa and tortillas are dairy-free.
With both eggs and black beans, this dish is packed with high-quality protein, essential for muscle repair, satiety, and sustained energy throughout the morning.
Black beans and avocado are fantastic sources of fiber, which aids in digestion, helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, and promotes a feeling of fullness.
Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.
This meal delivers a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including iron from beans, choline from eggs, and potassium from avocado, making it a powerful start to your day.
A single Breakfast Tostada, as prepared in this recipe, contains approximately 450-550 calories. The exact number can vary based on the size of the eggs, the type of salsa used, and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Yes, it can be a very healthy and balanced meal. It provides a good mix of protein from eggs and beans, healthy fats from avocado, and complex carbohydrates from the corn tortilla. To make it even healthier, you can bake the tortillas instead of frying them and load up on fresh vegetable toppings.
The individual components can be prepared ahead, but the tostadas should be assembled just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy. You can fry the tortillas, prepare the toppings, and season the beans in advance. Reheat the beans and cook the eggs fresh when you're ready to eat.
If you can't find Cotija, a good substitute is crumbled feta cheese, which offers a similar salty and crumbly texture. For a milder option, you could use queso fresco or a shredded Monterey Jack.
The oil should be shimmering but not smoking. A safe way to test it is to dip the edge of a tortilla into the oil. If it starts to bubble and sizzle immediately, the oil is at the right temperature.