Black Bean Sweet Potato Tostadas (Printable Version)

Smoky sweet potatoes and limey black beans on crisp tostadas with avocado and feta. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables and Legumes

01 - 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
02 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
03 - 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Seasonings and Oils

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
10 - 1 lime, juiced

→ Base and Toppings

11 - 8 tostada shells, store-bought or homemade
12 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
13 - Hot sauce for serving, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine diced sweet potato with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add black beans and corn. Warm through for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Place each tostada shell on a serving surface. Layer generously with black bean and corn mixture, then top with roasted sweet potato cubes.
07 - Arrange sliced avocado on each tostada. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using.
08 - Serve immediately with hot sauce on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts or warms on autopilot, so you can clean up or just sit down while it cooks.
  • The contrast between creamy avocado, salty feta, and caramelized sweet potato makes every bite feel intentional, even when you're winging it.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet steams the sweet potato instead of roasting it, so use two sheets if you need to.
  • Adding the lime juice while the bean mixture is still hot causes it to lose some brightness, so pull the pan off the heat first.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potato and toss leftovers into grain bowls, tacos, or scrambled eggs the next day.
  • A pinch of cinnamon in the sweet potato seasoning adds warmth without making it taste like dessert.
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