Lunch: Veggie Tostadas with Black Beans and Easy Guacamole Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Amanda Haas Here's another recipe that everyone in the family can customize to their own tastes.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Veggie Tostadas with Black Beans and Easy Guacamole Recipe | Myrecipes

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

2 ripe peeled avocados, coarsely mashed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup organic vegetable broth
2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
6 (6-inch) tostada shells, toasted
3 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup Fresh Salsa

Instructions

Combine avocado, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Cover surface of guacamole with plastic wrap.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth and beans. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat; mash beans to desired consistency.
Spread about 1/4 cup bean mixture on each tostada shell. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, about 1/3 cup guacamole, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 2 tablespoons Fresh Salsa. Serve immediately.
Tip: You can make things even easier on yourself by purchasing store-bought salsa and guacamole if you can't find ripe avocados.

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