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🥪 Black Bean-Avocado Torta

A Mexican-inspired sandwich that's packed with fiber and healthy fats.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole grain rolls
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cabbage slaw pre-shredded or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the black bean spread
    In a bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth.
    Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Prepare the avocado
    Peel and slice the avocado, or mash with a bit of lime juice if preferred.
  • Assemble the sandwich
    Slice each roll in half.
    Spread the black bean mixture on the bottom half.
    Top with avocado, cabbage slaw, and chopped cilantro.
    Close with the top half of the roll.
  • 📝 Prep tip:
    Prepare the black bean spread and cabbage slaw in advance, then assemble the sandwich the morning of to keep it fresh.