This Enchilada Bean Tostada Recipe Is Budget-Friendly & Perfect For Sharing

Bean tostadas

Gone are the days of having to sacrifice your budget for a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal. When it comes to budget-friendly recipes, the options typically fall into two buckets: A frozen TV dinner that lacks flavor and tastes like an airplane meal or an unhealthy takeout alternative after a long workday.

One solution? Smoky bean tostadas. The recipe takes less than 30 minutes to put together, and the price per serving is incredibly low. In fact, this recipe — starring Heyday Enchilada Black Beans — which serves 3-4, will run you about $8 in total.

The rich, savory beans meet a foil in a bright jalapeño and charred scallion salsa, bringing just the right amount of heat and crunch to the situation. If you’d like, have fun with extra toppings: sliced avocado or guacamole, crumbled Cotija cheese or queso fresco, pico de gallo, and hot sauce to name a few.

Plan on 2 to 3 tostadas per person; sans cheese, the meal is vegan and gluten-free (be sure to check the tostada package to ensure this, though). For a slightly heftier version, use two cans of beans.

Ingredients For The Easiest Bean Tostadas

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  • 1 lime
  • 1 large jalapeño
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch (6-8) scallions
  • 1 (15-oz) can Enchilada Black Beans
  • 8-12 tostadas
  • 1 ounce (about ¼ bunch) cilantro (leaves and all stems)
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole, for serving (optional)
  • ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese or queso fresco, for serving (optional)

How To Make This Enchilada Bean Tostada Recipe

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  1. Heat the oven to 250ºF. Zest lime into a medium bowl, then halve and juice it. Stem the jalapeño and finely chop (removing ribs and seeds if you’re sensitive to spice) or very thinly slice into rings. Add to the bowl with the lime juice and season with a big pinch of salt. Toss to combine, let set aside to lightly pickle.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over high until smoking, then oil. Let heat for 20 seconds, then add the scallions in a single layer. Shake the pan to coat all the scallions in oil, and let cook undisturbed until charred on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook undisturbed, tossing every 2 to 3 minutes until the scallions are evenly charred.
  3. Remove from heat. Season with salt, and slide out onto a cutting board, hanging onto the skillet. Let cool slightly, then trim the ends and slice the scallions into 3-inch pieces. Toss into the bowl with jalapeño.
  4. Heat the beans in the reserved skillet over medium-low, string occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange the tostadas on a sheet pan and bake until warm and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Roughly chop the cilantro. Divide the warm beans evenly between the tostadas (figure 2 to 3 per person), then top with jalapeño-scallion mixture, cilantro, and avocado and/or cheese if using.

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Sure, chicken breastsare healthy and versatile, but let's be real: the thighs are the real winner. They're cheaper, juicier, and more flavorful, yet they're often overlooked. Why not give them the love they deserve?

Enter these crispy Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with a yummy, easy pan sauce. Quick, easy, and involving a single skillet and everyday ingredients, this recipe is perfect for those who haven't yet learned their way around a thigh. The best part? They're super versatile. If you want a tangier flavor, add more lemon. If you prefer a more savory dish, ease up on the honey.

Serve with your favorite veggies, and you've got four meals full of crispy, finger-lickin' chicken deliciousness in less than 45 minutes. Say hello to your new weeknight favorite: Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs.


Ingredients for Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5-6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • juice of half of a lemon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley, stems removed and chopped

Directions for Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pat chicken thighs dry, and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Drizzle olive oil over the skin sides.
  2. Set a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until very browned and crispy, about 15 minutes. Readjust them about 5 minutes through so the fat touches the skillet and coats it with liquid.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat, and scatter garlic beside the chicken. Place the skillet in the oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  4. When the chicken is cooked through, set it on a separate plate, leaving the garlic and juices in the skillet. Add butter, lemon juice, and honey to the skillet, and stir, scraping off the browned bits, over low heat. When combined, replace the chicken, and spoon the sauce over the thighs. Garnish with parsley.

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A Cinderella Story isn't just a movie — it's honestly a cultural moment. The costume montage, the spastic colons and synchronized swimming, the rain in this drought... even Gavin Degraw singing over the One Tree Hilltrailer on the DVD stand out! Everything about this film is iconically ingrained in our collective conscious, making Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray the Y2k blueprint for many of the "It" pairings we know and love today.

We last left our Princeton royalty preparing for their freshman year of college, dreaming of happily-ever-after — or at least graduation — and that was that! But in this era of reboots, I've often wondered what happened to our OG tortured poets after the credits rolled. Luckily, I'm not the only one! Chad Michael Murray just tee'd up a sequel, and yes that's me you hear squealing right now. Here's everything we know about what's to come for everyone's fave modern fairytale!

Is there a part two to a Cinderella story?

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There's Another Cinderella Story, starring Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley, but that's more so a part of a series of "Cinderella stories" rather than an actual sequel. So far, we haven't gotten a follow-up on our Princeton-bound faves.

Has "A Cinderella Story 2" been announced?

There's been no formal announcement yet, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. During his press tour for Mother of the Bride, Chad Michael Murray told ETthat he's definitely interested in bringing Austin Ames back. He said that even his daughter told him, "You need to make another one of these, Daddy," after she watched A Cinderella Story for the first time.

His response to the idea? "Here you go, Hil. From me to you, let's do it!" — referring to Hilary Duff, of course! The timing couldn't be better either, given that Hilary just gave birth to her fourth child and could hypothetically be available to film in the coming months...just saying!

Again, there's no official information about this project yet, but with a main piece of the puzzle on board, we're one step closer to my own personal happily-ever-after — a real sequel to A Cinderella Story once and for all.

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Growing up in the South, my fridge was always stocked with pimento cheese. The snacky spread (or dip, depending on how you look at it), made up of sharp cheddar cheese, creamy mayo, and tangy pimento peppers, provided cheesy comfort every time whether I put it on wraps or dipped some crackers into a big bowl of it. And though you could buy pimento cheese at the store, making a homemade pimento cheese recipe is so much more worth it – and a lot easier than you’d expect.

This pimento cheese recipe exudes nostalgia and delicious flavor in every bite. Scroll on to unlock the secrets to crafting this iconic Southern staple, perfect for any occasion from laid-backpicnics to summertime potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup diced pimentos (see notes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

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  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  2. Mix everything together with a spatula or hand mixer until well combined. Make sure the mixture is smooth and all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Taste the mixture and season it with salt and pepper, according to your preference. The sharpness of the cheddar cheese can vary, so adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  4. Once the mixture is seasoned to your liking, transfer it to a serving bowl or container with a lid.
  5. Cover the pimento cheese and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving. Chilling helps the flavors meld together and enhances the texture!
  6. Serve this pimento cheese recipe with your fave crackers, a sliced baguette, celery sticks, or as a tasty spread for sandwiches, wraps, or burgers!

Notes: Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe

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  • For the sharp cheddar cheese, we recommend using a fresh block of cheese and grating it yourself for the freshest flavor. If you’re short on time, store-bought shredded cheese is okay, too.
  • For the pimentos, we recommend using fresh pimento peppers and dicing them yourself. Canned pimentos will work just as well, but the fresh peppers bring the freshest flavors!
  • You can store this pimento cheese recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week – though it probably won’t last that long!

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Memorial Day weekend is nigh, and in the midst of planning your epic BBQ spread and a slew of themed cocktails, it's also time to start noting the Memorial Day sales you'll be shopping for a much-needed summer refresh. We've got the scoop on savings in just about every category – from beauty to home decor to fashion – so you know exactly when and where to save big.

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Amazon's adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s famed Red, White & Royal Blueblew our minds with its perfectly extravagant and messy royal romance. Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz stole our hearts with their antics, proving that love isn't always as cookie cutter as we think it should be. Not only that, but it was the LGBT film we never knew we needed until it hit the big screen last year.

If you've been missing Prince Henry and Alex, you're in luck because a sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is officially coming! Here's everything we know about the latest developments!

Is the main cast returning?

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I'm happy to share that Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are returning! I honestly don't think the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel would be the same if they weren't.

However, no other cast information has been released! Hopefully we'll see Uma Thurman and Clifton Collins, Jr. reprise their roles!

What's the sequel going to be about?

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As of yet, Variety reports that not much has been confirmed about the sequel's plot or release date. My guess is that there the two lovebirds will have to juggle new responsibilities and mishaps.

What the original plot of "Red, White & Royal Blue?"

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The novel centers around the character of Alex Claremont-Diaz, a first son of the United States, and his romantic relationship with Prince Henry, British royalty.

Take a walk down memory lane with these behind-the-scenes pictures 👀

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Matthew López on Instagram: "“Yes, this is exactly how I always dreamed it would be. Locked in a cupboard with your elbow inside my rib cage.” #rwrbmovie"

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Nicholas Galitzine on Instagram: "The bois 📸 @aneeshtheactress"

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Matthew López on Instagram: "Spent the last two weeks rehearsing with @nicholasgalitzine and @taylorzakharperez It’s been a joy to watch Henry and Alex come to life in the room. Excited to make this movie with them. Here we go! #rwrbmovie @primevideo 📸: (the great Stephen Goldblatt)"

We cannot wait to see what new adventures are two lovebirds will cook up in Red, White & Royal Blue, but for now we’ll be rereading (and rereading) RWRB.

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