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title: Smashed Black Bean & Turkey Tostadas
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smashed-black-bean-turkey-tostadas-64a5ae813e9315263c4e357f
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Mexican
  - Tostadas
  - Quick
  - Weeknight
  - High Protein
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 601
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the delicious blend of flavors, though some found it a bit salty
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Generally straightforward to make, with clear steps for toasting tortillas and preparing toppings
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/smashed-black-bean-turkey-tostadas.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Quarter @lime{1%unit}. Halve, core, and thinly slice @long green pepper{1%unit} into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @yellow onion{1%unit}. Drain and rinse @black beans{1%unit}. Roughly chop @cilantro{1%unit}. In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp} with a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in @water{1%tbsp} at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion, and half the @southwest spice blend{1%unit}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and softened ~{5%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat and transfer to a plate.

Heat pan used for veggies over medium-high heat. Add beans, @tex-mex paste{1%unit}, remaining southwest spice blend, and @water{¼%cup}. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly evaporated ~{3%minutes}. Remove from heat and gently mash beans with a #potato masher{} or back of a spoon. Stir in @butter{2%tbsp} until melted. If mixture is too thick, stir in a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle @flour tortillas{4%unit} with @olive oil{2%tbsp}; brush or rub to coat all over. Arrange on a #baking sheet{} in a single layer. Gently prick each tortilla in a few places with a fork. Bake on top rack, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden ~{4%minutes} per side. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Once tortillas are toasted, remove sheet from oven. Carefully spread each tortilla with smashed beans, then top with veggies, @ground turkey{½%unit}, and @mexican cheese blend{½%cup}. Return to top rack until cheese melts ~{2%minutes}.

Divide tostadas between plates. Top with @pico de gallo{1%cup}, lime crema, and as much cilantro as you like. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.