Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 tostadas
Course: Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sweet potato
  • 15 oz plain refried black beans
  • tortillas gf
  • chopped green onion
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • salsa verde
  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • oil spray
  • limes

Equipment

  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 skillet/fry pan
  • measuring spoons

Preparation
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Remove the skin from the sweet potato. Cut it into small cubes.
  3. Add the sweet potato to a bowl with olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss everything together.
  4. Add the sweet potato to a baking sheet pan. Bake it for ~25-35 minutes, tossing halfway.
  5. Prepare the black beans as their can/package instructs.
  6. Chop the green onion, limes, and cilantro.
  7. Spray a pan with oil. Turn the stove to a low-medium heat. Heat both sides of the tortilla until crisped. Repeat this as needed for each additional tortilla.
  8. Add ~1/4 cup black beans to each tortilla. Then, add the sweet potato, salsa verde, chopped green onion, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime on top.

Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Substitute sweet potato for butternut squash.
  • Use refried pinto beans in place of black beans.
  • Try onion or pickled onion in place of green onion.
  • Replace salsa verde with pico de gallo or any of your favorite salsas.
  • Instead of fried tortillas, use premade tostadas. 
  • Use any spices or seasonings that you like!
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, temperature, and/or allergen content!

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