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Quick & Healthy Weekday Dinners: Whole Wheat Bean Tostada Recipe with Bush’s Cocina Latina

December 17, 2014 by Maria

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Growing up my mother loved to make frijoles (beans) for our family. Since beans are economical and provide the protein we needed in our diets, my mother would slow cook her frijoles and add spices like garlic, onion and cilantro.

Now that I have my own family, I want to make my family the same type of dinners that remind me of my mother and the flavors her kitchen once created. Unfortunately time is of the essence in my family. It’s no secret that I come home from my Mon-Fri job every evening and have to rush to make a wholesome dinner for my family. Today I’m sharing a wholesome vegetarian recipe using Bush’s Cocina Latina that gives me the Hispanic flavors that inspire me to be more creative in the kitchen.

Whole Wheat Veterinarian Bean Tostadas #ElFrijolazo #Ad #Recetas

Wholesome ingredients makes a difference in any recipe that’s why I’m using whole wheat tortillas and Bush’s Cocina Latina for the base and protein of my tostada recipe. Bush’s Cocina Latina comes in 4 flavors that offers rich, Hispanic flavors in the convenience one can.

BUSH’S Cocina Latina is inspired by traditional Hispanic recipes of women that have their frijol recipe handed down from generation to generation. While I can slow cook my beans on the stove top all day, Bush’s Cocina Latina offers traditional flavors and allows me to incorporate BUSH’s Cocina Latina into my traditional Latin dishes.

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BUSH’S Cocina Latina line of beans are available in select stores now. The four flavors of BUSH’S Cocina Latina include:

* Frijoles Negros Machacados: smashed black beans prepared like traditional family recipes with flavorful ingredients such as poblano chiles and bacon

* Frijoles a la Mexicana: inspired by traditional regional recipes, uses ingredients like tomatoes, serrano peppers and bacon for an authentic flavor.

* Frijoles Charros Machacados: traditional smashed pinto beans prepared according to a recipe inspired by regional flavors and family traditions, using ingredients like tomatoes, serrano peppers and bacon.

* Pintos a La Diabla: Inspired by regional flavors and family wisdom, these are made with authentic ingredients like chile de árbol, jalapeños and serrano peppers.

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For my recipe I used the Frijoles a la Mexicana and a can of the Pintos a La Diabla. We are big meat eaters, but I try to make several light dinner options during the week due to time constraints. I purchased whole wheat tortillas, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, sliced onions balsamic vinaigrette, blended cheese, canned corn (optional) and fresh cilantro and basil from my garden.

As you can see in the picture, above all of the items are wholesome and include many items that my family already needs in their diet. Your family can personalize their own tostadas based on their likes and dislikes.

Quick and Easy Whole Wheat Vegiterian Bean Tostadas #ElFrijolazo #Ad #Recetas

Starting with the beans as the base, layer your tostadas with spinach, cherry tomatoes, onions and drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinaigrette prior to adding a few pinches of cheese and fresh herbs.

Unlike pizza, you are only adding a 1-2 tablespoons of cheese to enhance the flavor and not to overwhelm your tostadas with cheese. Use a piece of foil paper under each tostada and placed in the toaster oven 5-7 minutes or until your tortilla is crisp and toasted. Serve with a side salad or eat alone for a mid week dinner.

Whole Wheat Bean Tostadas
2014-12-16 05:37:22
Serves 4
Latin flavor using Bush's Cocina Latina Frijoles - Perfect for a midweek meal!
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cans Bush's Cocina Latina Beans
  2. 2 cups fresh spinach
  3. 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  4. 1/4 slices onion
  5. 2 cup package of blended cheese
  6. 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  7. 1 can corn (optional)
Instructions
  1. Starting with the beans as the base, layer your tostadas with spinach, cherry tomatoes, onions and drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinaigrette prior to adding a few pinches of cheese and fresh herbs. Unlike pizza, you are only adding a 1-2 tablespoons of cheese to enhance the flavor and not to overwhelm your tostadas with cheese. Use a piece of foil paper under each tostada and placed in the toaster oven 5-7 minutes or until your tortilla is crisp and toasted. Serve with a side salad or eat alone for a mid week dinner.
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Do you have a favorite meal your mother or grandmother made when you were younger?

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 17, 2014 at 1:08 am

    I have been thinking about eating healthier lately and if all the healthy options sound this delicious, it will be easier than I thought.

  2. Heather says

    December 17, 2014 at 1:23 am

    Yummy! I am putting this on my recipe plan :)

  3. aimee fauci says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:16 am

    Oh my that last picture is absolutely beautiful. I love that you added spinach.

  4. Stefany says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:04 am

    That looks amazing. I love how easy and healthy it is.

  5. Amanda Ripsam says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:55 am

    Kids and hubby would love this meal idea I always sneak in Spinach too,

  6. Rena McDaniel says

    December 17, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I haven’t tried these particular ones but I love the brand “Bushs” we use there grilling beans all the time. I will definitely give this a try.

  7. Jaime says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    This recipe looks delicious. We have several pasta dishes that I love. I try to cut some carbs, but it is hard when we love pasta so much. :)

  8. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    That looks delish! I didn’t know that Bush’s made anything other than baked beans!

  9. Liz Mays says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Oh yum I’ve yet to try these ones. I’ll have to use them the next time I make fajitas.

  10. Pam says

    December 17, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    That looks so tasty and easy! What a perfect way to mix up lunch so we don’t have sandwiches every day.

  11. coolchillmom says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    This is total heaven! I can’t wait to cook with their beans

  12. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:42 am

    I love that they make Latin style beans for Latin dishes. They must taste delicious.

  13. Krystal says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:45 am

    Mmmm there are so many ways to enjoy those beans! I love the recipe you created with them though.

  14. Pam says

    December 18, 2014 at 3:02 am

    I know my one son would just absolutely love this! This is his kind of meal. As far as a favorite meal my mom made…chicken and dressing is one that came to mind and I also loved her scallop potatoes.

  15. Ann Bacciaglia says

    December 18, 2014 at 3:09 am

    This looks delicious. I will have to try this recipe. I loved my Moms spaghetti she used to make when i was growing up.

  16. Lois Alter Mark says

    December 18, 2014 at 3:24 am

    That looks delicious and, because it’s vegetarian, it would be perfect for my husband as well!

  17. Jeanine says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:02 am

    This looks good. Both myself and my husband have been eating a lot better lately so this would be great!

  18. ourfamilyworld says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:19 am

    I love beans a lot, beans and cheese go together so well; this is something I need to try myself!

  19. Tess says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    That looks wonderful! I remember baking goods my gramma would make us when we visited her.

  20. Rosey says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    That’s nice to have the cheese complimenting flavors and not taking it over. So often you do see the latter.

  21. Angela says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:04 am

    This looks so flavorful and delicious! I would love to have something like this for lunch.

  22. Alice Chase says

    December 19, 2014 at 4:01 am

    That looks delicious! I actually get that brand at the store already so I know how delicious they are!!

  23. Farrah says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:20 am

    My hubby and kids would love this! I would have to substitute the tortillas because I have problems with gluten. My favorite meal that my mom made growing up was spaghetti. For some reason, it was just really good! Still one of my favorite meals as an adult.

  24. Lisa Rios says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:45 am

    The last picture looks so delicious & yummy. I have never tried this kind of recipe. But it sounds awesome. Will have to try this during upcoming holiday season. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  25. amanda mcmahon says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I am all about whole wheat – plus most of my family is vegetarian, so this looks great!

  26. Amber NElson says

    December 20, 2014 at 2:26 am

    I need to eat healthier and this would be a great start.

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