A delicious and healthy twist on traditional tostadas featuring roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and fresh toppings.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:8 tostadas 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Roasting, Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn, frozen or canned
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lime, juiced
8 tostada shells, store-bought or homemade
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
Hot sauce, for serving, optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 425°F and position rack in the center.
Season Sweet Potatoes: Combine diced sweet potato with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until thoroughly coated.
Roast Sweet Potatoes: Arrange seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
Prepare Bean Mixture: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add black beans and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until warmed through.
Season Bean Mixture: Remove from heat. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Tostadas: Layer each tostada shell with a generous spoonful of the bean-corn mixture, followed by roasted sweet potato cubes.
Add Toppings and Serve: Top with sliced avocado and sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately with hot sauce on the side.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add your favorite hot sauce directly into the bean mixture.
Feel free to customize toppings as per your preference.
Leftover ingredients can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.