Pinto Bean and Couscous Tostadas

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup couscous, uncooked
• 4 tostadas
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour cream (optional)
• shredded lettuce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine beans, broth, water, carrot, and crushed red pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in salsa and couscous. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve bean-couscous mixture on tostada shells and top with cheese.

6. 6

   If desired, serve with sour cream, lettuce, and/ or additional salsa.