Avocado and Black Bean Tortas
Black Bean Tortas with avocado, cabbage, red bell pepper and delicious creamy sriracha sauce are healthy, quick and easy! Vegan + WFPB recipe.
Can I make you a sandwich – a really, really yummy sandwich?
If you say yes, I will make you this avocado and black bean torta. It is absolutely delicious and I have no doubt that you will love it!
This is for anyone and everyone, vegan or not. It fills your protein needs, has lots of fiber and is full of flavor (oh such wonderful flavor) and texture.
Now without further ado, let’s eat!
Ingredients You’ll Need
In this easy recipe, Mexican sandwich rolls such as telara or bolillo are layered with refried black beans, avocado, veggies, and creamy sriracha sauce for a quick, healthy, and delicious vegan lunch or dinner!
Here is everything you will need:
- green cabbage
- tomato or red bell pepper
- radishes
- red onion
- vegan refried black beans
- avocados
- sriracha cashew cream or cilantro lime cashew ‘sour cream’
- Mexican sandwich rolls – I used La Brea Bakery telera
- limes
How To Make Avocado & Black Bean Torta
Once you have the ingredients, making these hearty tortas is as easy as can be! For the full printable recipe, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Prepare your veggies and beans.
- Slice your bread and remove some of the soft bread from the inside of the top slice, making a slightly hollow area for the sandwich filling (this is optional depending on what your rolls are like, you be the judge, I removed a small amount from mine).
- Spread a good amount of the refried black beans over the bottom half of each roll. Top with avocado, radishes, red onion and cabbage.
- Spread the condiment of choice on the top portion. Squeeze some lime over the bottom portion and cover with the top half of the rolls.
- Serve immediately, or wrap and pack to go (if you can get out of the door without eating them).
Makes 3 sandwiches. Enjoy to the fullest!
Top Tips
- Make this like the original recipe. To do this, combine the cabbage, tomato or bell pepper, radish, and red onion in a medium-sized bowl. Squeeze the lime juice on top and add a teaspoon or so of the hot sauce of choice, mixing well to coat. Layer as above with beans, avocado, veggie mixture, and some condiment of choice.
- Gluten-free option. Turn this recipe into tacos using corn tortillas or gluten-free bread of choice.
- Make your own spread. I highly recommend getting into the habit of making your own spreads. But if you happen to be allergic to nuts or just don’t have the time to make your own, you can just as easily use 1/4 – 1/2 cup vegan mayo and add a little sriracha, about 1 teaspoon at a time until your desired flavor/heat is reached.
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If you try this easy torta recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
PrintAVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN TORTAS
Healthy and delicious, this vegan black bean torta with avocado, cabbage, tomatoes and a creamy sriracha sauce is easy and delicious! Recipe adapted from William Sonoma
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large tomato or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 large radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) vegan refried black beans, warmed or at room temp
- 1 or 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
- sriracha cashew cream or cilantro lime cashew ‘sour cream’, as spread
- 3 crusty or soft sandwich rolls, split (I used telera)
- 1 – 2 limes
- hot sauce, optional
Instructions
Prepare your veggies and beans.
Slice your bread and remove some of the soft bread from the inside of the top slice, making a slightly hollow area for the sandwich filling (this is optional depending on what your rolls are like, you be the judge, I removed a small amount from mine).
Spread a good amount of the refried black beans over the bottom half of each roll. Top with avocado, radishes, red onion and cabbage. Spread your condiment of choice on the top portion. Squeeze some lime over the bottom portion and cover with the top half of the rolls.
Serve immediately, or wrap and pack to go (if you can get out of the door without eating them).
Makes 3 sandwiches
Notes
Alternately, you could make this like the original recipe and combine the cabbage, tomato, radish and red onion in a medium sized bowl. Squeeze the lime juice on top and add a teaspoon or so hot sauce of choice mixing well to coat. Layer as above with beans, avocado, veggie mixture and some condiment of choice.
Options for those who are eating gluten free. Turn this recipe into tacos using corn tortillas or use gluten free bread of choice.
I highly recommend getting into the habit of making your own spreads but if you happen to be allergic to nuts or just don’t have the time to make your own, you can just as easily use 1/4 – 1/2 cup veganaise and add a little sriracha, about 1 teaspoon at a time, until your desired flavor/heat is reached.
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This was super good. I used crunchy sprouts instead of cabbage for more crunch.
Crunchy sprouts, perfect!
I used broccoli slaw for a little extra veggie boost. Also, I turned it into tacos because I did not have good sandwich rolls on hand and I did have corn tortillas. Either way, DELISH! Lime Cashew cream is amazing.
Just as well, tacos sound amazing!
Oh my gosh this looks AMAZING!! Beautiful photo too! I'm pinning this!
Thank you Aubrey! You will love this…it is sooo good. :)
I just found your blog. This recipe looks fabulous, as do the cajun quinoa cakes. Can't wait to try these and others. I look forward to following your vegan adventures.
Glad to have connected. Would love to know how these recipes go for you. Cheers to eating outside of the box and lot's of great food ahead. :)