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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tostadas


  • Author: lamharmalmehdi25
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and filling meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes and warm black beans on crispy corn tortillas, topped with avocado and cilantro.


Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes or until tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the black beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a separate pan, heat the corn tortillas until crispy.
  5. Assemble the tostadas by layering the crispy tortillas with the seasoned black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, slices of avocado, and fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For added creaminess, crumbled feta or cotija cheese can be included. Consider adding corn or spinach for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tostada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: tostadas, sweet potato, black beans, vegetarian, easy dinner, healthy recipe