Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tostadas

Ingredients

• For the Sweet Potatoes:
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 🍠
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• For the Black Beans:
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 🖤
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• For the Lime Crema:
• 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 0.5 tsp salt
• For the Tostadas:
• 4 corn tostadas 🌮
• 0.5 cup shredded lettuce 🥬
• 0.5 avocado, sliced 🥑
• 0.25 cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Roast the Sweet Potatoes
2. 2Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. 3Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
4. 4Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. 52️⃣ Heat the Black Beans
6. 6In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
7. 7Add black beans, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
8. 8Sauté for 5 minutes, mashing slightly for a creamy texture.
9. 93️⃣ Make the Lime Crema
10. 10In a bowl, mix sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
11. 114️⃣ Assemble the Tostadas
12. 12Spread black beans on each tostada.
13. 13Top with roasted sweet potatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado slices, and cotija cheese.
14. 14Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro.
15. 155️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
16. 16Serve immediately for a crispy, flavorful bite!