Spicy Butter Bean Tostadas

2/21/2025

Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 35 - 40 Minutes

Yields: 8 Tostadas

What You Need

8 x Jalapeno Flavoured Tostadas
2 Tbsp. EVOO
1 Tbsp. Pepperoncini In Oil
2 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
1 Yellow Onion, diced
1 Jalapeno, diced
2 Green Onions, sliced & separated
SPICE BLEND - 1/2 Tsp. Mexican Chili Powder, 1 Tsp. Tex-Mex Seasoning, 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder, 1/4 Tsp. Cumin, 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder, 1/4 Tsp. Dried Oregano
540ml Butter Beans, drained & lightly rinsed
1 1/2 C Pres. Choice Plant-Based Chik'n Broth
1/2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
Himalayan Salt & Cracked Pepper
GARNISH - Sliced Jalapenos, Shredded Red Cabbage, Spicy Green Salsa, Chipotle Mayo, Fresh Cilantro, Shredded Monterey Jack

Between the jalapeno, pepperoncini, spicy salsa, and chipotle mayo, these babies pack a very spicy punch. Cut the heat by reducing the pepperoncini. Cut it even more so by swapping in mild salsa at the end, and even a dollop of guac or sour cream!
Upon first taste, I found the beans extremely seasoned. With that being said, paired against all of the fresh garnishes, they were absolute perfection.

Begin heating the EVOO, pepperoncini, and garlic, in a 10" skillet set to just about medium. Once heated, let everything sizzle together while stirring for about a minute. Add the onion, diced jalapeno, and light green portions of the green onions. Whisk together all of the spices and sprinkle in half of the spice blend with the veggies. Season with salt & pepper and let the veg cook 8 - 10 minutes until soft. Stir as needed and reduce the heat if you notice too much browning.
Stir in the butter beans and let them come to temp in the skillet, a couple of minutes. Pour in the broth and stir in the tomato paste. Once the mixture starts bubbling, season with the remaining spice blend and another good pinch of salt. Reduce to a simmer and let the beans simmer off about 25 minutes until the beans are soft and liquid has reduced exponentially, stirring throughout the cook time. Taste and season with additional salt if desired.

Assembly is simple. Get your tostadas out and start by spooning a healthy amount of your butter bean sauté on to the center of the tostadas. You don't want to smear the hot beans all over or you'll make the tostada too soft, too quickly. Next, a sprinkle of shredded cheese on each one followed by a spoon of salsa. Finish with some shredded cabbage, drizzle of chipotle mayo, dark portions of your green onions, sliced jalapenos, and fresh cilantro.
ENJOY!