Chicken Sweet Potato And Black Bean Tostada Recipes

SWEET POTATO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Put the sweet potatoes in a large skillet and add enough water to cover; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and return to the skillet.
• Meanwhile, mix the cabbage, 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside. Toss 1 cup pineapple with the cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl; set aside. Puree the remaining 1 cup pineapple with 1 tablespoon lime juice, the garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce, cumin and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth. Stir the pineapple sauce into the sweet potatoes and cook over medium heat until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Put the black beans in a small saucepan, add 3 tablespoons water and warm over medium-high heat. Spread on the tostadas, then top with the sweet potatoes, pineapple salsa and cabbage. Drizzle with the crema.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
• Cool the oil slightly and discard all but 2 tablespoons. Add the beans and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and cook, smashing the beans, until saucy and hot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk the garlic, chili paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup oil to make a dressing; add the cabbage, radishes and cilantro and toss. Mix the sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in another bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Top each tortilla with beans, chicken, cabbage salad and sour cream.

BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place sweet potato in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high until tender, 2-3 minutes. For sauce, mix mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle pepper., In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beans; heat through. Stir in sweet potato; keep warm., In two batches, spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet; broil 4-5 in. from heat until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Sprinkle immediately with cheese. To serve, top tortillas with sauce, bean mixture and, if desired, lettuce.