Charred Shishito Pepper & Refried Bean Tostadas

Charred Shishito Pepper & Refried Bean Tostadas! Just because these crunchy tostadas come together quickly doesn't mean they lack any flavor! Charred Shishito peppers, onions and refried beans drizzled with a Cumin & Lime Yogurt Sauce make a quick but delicious meal.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the tortillas on a baking pan and spray or rub lightly with olive oil.  Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the shishito peppers and onion; season with salt to taste.

Step 3

Cook peppers and onions until the they soften and begin to get charred bits, stirring every few minutes. {About 5-7 minutes}  Squeeze lime juice over the top and then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let them steam until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

While the peppers and onions cook, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl whisk together yogurt, salt, cumin and lime juice until combined. Set aside.

Step 5

To build the tostadas: Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans on each tostada. Top each with the pepper & onion mixture. . Drizzle with yogurt sauce & add additional toppings like avocado slices queso fresco just before serving.

Step 5

Get the full ingredient list  in the post!

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