Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Mexican dish consisting of a flat, crisp tortilla topped with a layer of seasoned, mashed, and fried beans (refried beans): A "bean tostada" is a specific type of tostada where the primary topping is refried beans. It is a common, often inexpensive, item in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Usage

• The term "bean tostada" is a compound noun used to specify the main ingredient of the tostada. It is typically used in culinary contexts, on menus, or when ordering food.
• Example: "For a quick lunch, I ordered a bean tostada and a side of rice."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The restaurant's signature appetizer is a simple bean tostada with fresh salsa.
  • She prefers a bean tostada over a meat-filled one because she is vegetarian.

Advanced Usage

• While "bean tostada" itself is a standard term, it can be part of a longer description specifying additional toppings.
  • I'd like a bean tostada with extra cheese and guacamole, please.

Variants and Related Words

• Tostada (n): The general term for a crisp, fried tortilla used as a base for various toppings.
• Refried beans (n): The specific type of beans (mashed and fried, often with spices) typically used on a bean tostada.

Synonyms

• There are no direct single-word synonyms. Culinary descriptions might use phrases like "tostada with beans" or "refried bean tostada."

Related Phrases

• Build your own tostada: A phrase on menus where customers choose their toppings, with refried beans being a common base option.
  • At the buffet, you can build your own tostada starting with beans or meat.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms are directly associated with the specific term "bean tostada."

Noun

1. a flat tortilla topped with refried beans