Name: Black Bean-Avocado Torta
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can black beans, or pinto beans, rinsed (see Note); 3 tablespoons prepared salsa; 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ripe avocado, pitted; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 16- to 20-inch-long baguette, preferably whole-grain; 1.3329999446869 cups shredded green cabbage

Black Bean-Avocado Torta

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In this Mexican-style torta, a hollowed-out roll is filled with mashed spiced black beans and guacamole for a satisfying vegetarian dish. Cabbage provides a delicious crunch. Take this recipe to another level (and add calcium) by melting Monterey Jack cheese onto the bean side of the sandwich.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can black beans, or pinto beans, rinsed (see Note)
3 tablespoons prepared salsa
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ripe avocado, pitted
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 16- to 20-inch-long baguette, preferably whole-grain
1 ⅓ cups shredded green cabbage

Directions

Mash beans, salsa, jalapeno and cumin in a small bowl. Mash avocado, onion and lime juice in another small bowl.
Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each piece in half horizontally. Pull out most of the soft bread from the center so you're left with mostly crust. Divide the bean paste, avocado mixture and cabbage evenly among the sandwiches. Cut each in half and serve.

Note

While we love the convenience of canned beans, they tend to be high in sodium. Give them a good rinse before adding to a recipe to rid them of some of their sodium (up to 35 percent) or opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties. (This recipe is analyzed with rinsed, regular canned beans.) Or, if you have the time, cook your own beans from scratch.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate the bean mixture (Step 1) for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2008; updated June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354	Calories
9g	Fat
60g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 17g	62%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g	33%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Vitamin A 103IU	2%
Vitamin C 19mg	21%
Folate 116mcg	29%
Sodium 822mg	36%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 55mg	13%
Potassium 639mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.