Black-Bean Tostados with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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Black-Bean Tostados with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
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  1. Make tomatillo sauce: Line a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron; not nonstick) with foil, then heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 2 whole garlic cloves and half of tomatillos, cut sides down, and roast on top of stove until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes (skillet will begin to smoke at this point). Turn over garlic and tomatillos (tomatillos may stick to foil) and roast until well browned and tomatillos are completely soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer roasted garlic and tomatillos to a food processor. Discard foil, then line skillet with a fresh sheet of foil and roast remaining 2 whole garlic cloves and remaining tomatillos in same manner, transferring as done to food processor. Cool garlic and tomatillos to room temperature in bowl of processor, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add chiles, half of cilantro, and 2 tablespoons water to mixture in processor, then pulse until it forms a chunky sauce, adding 1 tablespoon more water if too thick. Transfer to a bowl and stir in onion and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. If using avocado leaves, toast, 1 at a time, in a dry 10-inch heavy skillet (without foil lining) over moderate heat, turning every few seconds, until lightly browned and aromatic, about 1 minute, transferring to a plate as toasted. Bring beans and remaining 2 cups water to a simmer in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then add avocado leaves and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Drain beans in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving liquid. Pure beans, 1/4 cup cooking liquid (reserve remainder), avocado leaves (if using), and chopped garlic in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add bean purée and cook, stirring, until very thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, then remove from heat and keep warm, covered.
  5. Halve and pit avocados, then scoop out flesh in large pieces and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  6. If necessary, stir some of reserved bean-cooking liquid in to make bean purée soft and easily spreadable. Divide warm beans among tostadas and spread evenly. Spoon about 1 tablespoon tomatillo sauce over each tostada, then divide avocado among tostadas and top with romaine, cheese, and remaining cilantro. Serve remaining tomatillo sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 587.71 Kcal (2461 kJ)
Calories from fat 363.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.37g 62%
Cholesterol 52.19mg 17%
Sodium 1627.33mg 68%
Potassium 1192.41mg 25%
Total Carbs 46.09g 15%
Sugars 3.52g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.57g 22%
Protein 20.17g 40%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 24%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 572.6mg 57%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.46 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.14g 62%
Cholesterol 10.52mg 17%
Sodium 328mg 68%
Potassium 240.34mg 25%
Total Carbs 9.29g 15%
Sugars 0.71g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 22%
Protein 4.07g 40%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 24%
Iron 0.8mg 23%
Calcium 115.4mg 57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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