These breakfast tostadas will spice up your morning routine!
The Deets
These breakfast tostadas are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will make your mornings something to look forward to. They’re layered with creamy black beans, ripe avocado slices, and a perfectly fried egg, all topped with a vibrant green sauce that draws inspiration from the beloved aji verde. This sauce is tangy, creamy, and carries just the right amount of spice, making it an irresistible addition to these tostadas.
To make the black beans extra special, I blended them with sautéed onions, adding depth and richness to each bite. Once everything is assembled, I generously drizzle the green sauce over the top and finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. The result is a breakfast that’s not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor. These tostadas are perfect for a weekend brunch or even a quick weekday treat.
Stay tuned because I’ve got more fun and creative breakfast ideas coming your way throughout the week! Check out more of my recipes here.
A quick note: While this sauce is inspired by aji verde, it’s not an authentic version. I wasn’t able to get my hands on aji amarillo paste, which is a key ingredient in traditional aji verde. There are many ways to make the authentic sauce, and this version is my personal take, using similar ingredients to capture that vibrant, flavorful essence. It’s a little different but trust me, it’s still incredibly delicious and adds a wonderful kick to these tostadas.
Breakfast tostada with aji verde
Ingredients
The sauce
- 2 Jalapeños, including seeds and ribs, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Cilantro leaves, with stems removed
- 3 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/3 cup Mayo or sub greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 cup White onion
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
The rest
- 4 Corn tortillas
- Fry oil of choice
- 3/4 cup Black beans
- 1/3 cup Onion
- 2 avocados, 1/2 per tostada
- Cilantro for topping
- Sea salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all sauce ingredients. Blend until thoroughly combined and sauce is smooth and flavorful. Season to taste.
- Meanwhile heat fry oil in a deep pan. While oil is heating, blend black beans onion, salt and pepper. It should be very smooth.
- When oil is hot, add corn tortillas and cook for about 3-4 min per side or until nicely browned. Remove and set on a towel to remove excess oil.
- Add oil to a pan and slice scallions. When pan is hot, add scallions and then crack an egg over top. As the egg starts to cook, use a spatula to move the scallions into the egg so that they cook together. Season with salt and pepper. Cook do desired liking.
- Now it is time to assemble: Add black bean mixture overtop tostada. Top with sliced avocado. Then add fried egg over top. Drizzle sauce overtop and season with cilantro.
