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  • Sweet Potato Black Bean Tostadas

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    Sweet Potato Black Bean Tostadas
    Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4
    by Christin Mahrlig
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    This is an easy weeknight supper that can be partially prepared ahead of time. I love the ying and yang of the sweet potatoes and chipotle peppers. Go easy on the cheese and it is very friendly for the waistline.

    Ingredients

    • 2 sweet potatoes, baked, peeled, and mashed
    • 2-3 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teasppons cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 4 tortillas
    • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro

    Directions

    1. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, chipotle peppers, and cilantro in medium bowl.
    2. Heat oil in large skillet.
    3. Add onions and saute until soft.
    4. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds.
    5. Add beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and soy sauce.
    6. Cook until heated through and fragrant, approx. 1 minute.
    7. Add 1 tablespoon water and cook 1 additional minute.
    8. Remove from heat and preheat broiler.
    9. Spray tortillas on both sides with cooking spray and place on baking sheet. (Cook 2 at a time)
    10. Spread desired amount of sweet potato mixture on each tortilla. top with 1/4 of bean mixture and 1/4 of cheese.
    11. Broil 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned around edges.
    12. Top with cilantro and serve.

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    Comments

    • John Spottiswood
      John Spottiswood
      This looks great Christin! Thanks for sharing. I've saved it to the Try Soon folder in my recipe box and will let you know how it is!

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