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A marinated onion bean salad served as a tostada and a little everything sauce.

Ingredients

Tostadas

Bean Salad

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400F.

  2. 2

    Soak the sliced onions in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce their astringency.

  3. 3

    Drain and pat dry the onions.

  4. 4

    Transfer the onions to a bowl with the jalapeno, garlic, lime zest and juice, maple syrup, vinegar, Old Bay seasoning, coriander, cilantro, oil and a pinch of salt. Massage the ingredients together into the onions to help them soften slightly.

  5. 5

    Set the bowl aside for 10 minutes to marinate.

  6. 6

    Add the beans to the bowl of onions and toss together until fully coated.

  7. 7

    Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Prepare the tostadas by placing the corn tortillas on a baking tray and spraying or brushing both sides with oil.

  9. 9

    Bake the tortillas in the oven for 8 minutes, flipping the tortillas halfway.

  10. 10

    Allow the tortillas to cool on the tray until fully crispy.

  11. 11

    Lightly sprinkle the tops with salt.

  12. 12

    Mash the avocado, lime zest and juice, cilantro and a generous pinch of salt together in a small bowl.

  13. 13

    Take a scoop of the mashed avocado and spread it over each tortilla.

  14. 14

    Top the tortillas with a spoonful or more of the bean salad.

  15. 15

    If using sauce, drizzle on top then enjoy.