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Bean and cheese tostadas

From the video “Bean Tostadas -- How to Make Quick & Easy Bean & Cheese Tostadas” by Red or Green?. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Red or Green?. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~45 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$3.75*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$12.25* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$11.25*for the batch in the video
~$3.75*per serving

You save about ~$12.25* per serving (77% less*) than ordering it out — ~$36.75* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 9 predicted from typical costs · not priced: bacon grease, pinto beans

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving182 kcal · 9% of 2,000
Fat2.9 g4%
Saturated fat0.8 g4%
Sodium983 mg43%
Carbohydrate32 g12%
Fiber7.8 g28%
Total sugars1.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein8.2 g16%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−4 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 4 of 4 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: canola oil spray, shredded cheese, spicy slaw, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, salsa and 2 more. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • tongs
  • small skillet
  • potato masher
  • wooden spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • exact number of servings
  • total preparation and cooking time
  • exact measurements for the toppings
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Red or Green?’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Bean and cheese tostadas

What makes Red or Green?'s Bean and cheese tostadas recipe and technique special?

Red or Green?'s take on Bean and cheese tostadas focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Bean and cheese tostadas at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Bean and cheese tostadas recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Bean and cheese tostadas ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Bean and cheese tostadas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Red or Green?'s Bean and cheese tostadas?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Bean and cheese tostadas?

The official cooking video by Red or Green? is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.