Crispy Smashed White Bean & Sweet Potato Tostadas with Creamy Avocado Lime Drizzle
Crispy Smashed White Bean & Sweet Potato Tostadas
Crispy oven-toasted tortillas layered with smoky smashed white beans, roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy cabbage, avocado lime drizzle, and fresh herbs.
Perfect for a casual dinner, game night, weekend gathering, or easy fun meal that still feels nourishing.
Suggested Servings
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- sea salt and pepper
Smashed White Beans
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- sea salt and pepper
Tostadas
- 8 corn tortillas
- avocado oil spray or light olive oil
Creamy Avocado Lime Drizzle
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tbsp water
- sea salt
Toppings
- shredded purple cabbage
- chopped cilantro
- sliced radishes
- diced tomatoes
- jalapeño slices
- pumpkin seeds
- lime wedges
Instructions
1. Roast the sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss sweet potatoes with oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Roast 25 to 30 minutes until caramelized and tender.
2. Crisp the tortillas
Place tortillas on a baking sheet.
Lightly spray or brush with oil.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until crispy.
3. Make the smashed beans
In a bowl, mash beans with garlic, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until slightly chunky.
4. Make the avocado drizzle
Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, water, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Add more water if needed for drizzling consistency.
5. Assemble the tostadas
Spread smashed beans onto crispy tortillas.
Top with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh toppings.
Drizzle generously with avocado lime sauce.
Finish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~410 |
| Protein | ~12g |
| Carbohydrates | ~46g |
| Fiber | ~11g |
| Sugars | ~7g |
| Healthy Fats | ~20g |
| Saturated Fat | ~3g |
| Sodium | ~340mg |
| Potassium | ~780mg |
Suggested Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- sparkling lime water
- fresh fruit
- black bean salad
- grilled corn
- chilled cucumber salad
For a flexitarian option:
- grilled shrimp
- shredded chicken
- crumbled cotija or goat cheese
Crispy Smashed White Bean & Sweet Potato Tostadas with Creamy Avocado Lime Drizzle
Crispy tostadas layered with smoky smashed white beans, roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy cabbage, fresh toppings, and creamy avocado lime drizzle.
4 servings
20 min
30 min
Baked tostadas
Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Sea salt and pepper
Smashed White Beans
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Sea salt and pepper
Tostadas
- 8 corn tortillas
- Avocado oil spray or olive oil
Avocado Lime Drizzle
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp water
- Sea salt
Toppings
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced radishes
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeño slices
- Pumpkin seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings.
- Roast 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
- Lightly oil tortillas and bake until crisp.
- Mash beans with garlic, lime, oil, and seasonings.
- Blend avocado drizzle ingredients until creamy.
- Spread beans onto crispy tortillas.
- Add roasted sweet potatoes and toppings.
- Drizzle with avocado lime sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Suggested Pairings
- Sparkling lime water
- Fresh fruit
- Black bean salad
- Chilled cucumber salad
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~410 |
| Protein | ~12g |
| Carbohydrates | ~46g |
| Fiber | ~11g |
| Sugars | ~7g |
| Healthy Fats | ~20g |
| Saturated Fat | ~3g |
| Sodium | ~340mg |
| Potassium | ~780mg |
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or lifestyle, especially if you have existing conditions or take medication.
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