Mexican Corn Tostadas with Chipotle Black Bean Spread

Ingredients

CHILLED CORN SALSA
  • 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/3 cup red onion diced
  • 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt 
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
WARM BEAN SPREAD
  • 15oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15oz refried black beans (option to use refried beans)
  • 2 whole chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • optional: avocado, Cotija or Feta cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl stir together corn, red onion, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  2. Place into refrigerator to cool.
  3. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, heat black and refried beans, stirring often to avoid burning (3 minutes). 
  4. Once combined, turn heat to medium-low. Stir in chipotle chilis, adobo sauce, lime juice, plus additional salt and pepper to taste. 
  5. Cook until just heated through.
  6. Warm tostadas in the oven or on a burner, be careful not to burn.
  7. Spread warm bean spread on tostada and a large spoonful of the corn mixture. 
  8. To really ignite your tastebuds, add additional avocado and cheese toppings!

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