Breakfast Tostadas

Breakfast Tostada on a green plate with toppings.

4.75 from 4 votes

Breakfast Tostadas layer crispy corn tortillas with seasoned pinto beans, fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy avocado, and fresh toppings for a flavorful breakfast or brunch that's ready in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Author: Bailey Rhatigan

Ingredients

4 large eggs
4 small tortillas
1 cup cooked pinto beans drained (one can)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin
¼ cup sliced red onion or pickled onions
2 tbsp cilantro
1 avocado sliced

Instructions

Whisk eggs in a bowl and heat up two separate pans on medium high heat. Add 1/2 oil to each pan. Add pinto beans and add seasonings to one pan. Let the beans cook for a few minutes all the way through, tossing often to be sure they are cooked evenly. About 5 - 8 mi
Scramble your eggs in the other heated pan. As soon as you place scramble in the pan, turn heat to medium/low. This should take about 5 minutes at the most.
Place the beans in a bowl to the side. in the same pan as the beans were cooked in, add a tiny bit of oil if needed and place tortillas in one at a time. Keep heat on medium to high heat. Cook each side for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Layer all the toppings on to the tostada, use tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and other items for garnish serve and enjoy.

Notes

Corn tortillas work best because they crisp up and hold the toppings better than flour tortillas.
Don't rush the beans. Let them cook with the spices for 5–8 minutes so they absorb all of the flavor.
Assemble just before serving to keep the tortillas nice and crispy.
Customize the toppings with salsa, hot sauce, cotija cheese, or a fried egg instead of scrambled eggs.
Pickled Onions:
- 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
- ¼ cup apple cider
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup ½ teaspoons salt
Pack the onions in a jar that has a lid. Simmer all other ingredients together for about 5 minutes, let it cool for 3 minutes, pour over the onions in the jar, seal the jar and let the onions sit for an hour or up to 24 hour.

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