Mini Black Bean Tarts with Avocado Mousse

Delicate tart shells filled with a flavorful seasoned black bean mixture and topped with a light and airy avocado mousse. A perfect appetizer or snack!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

175

Level

Medium

Yields

12 servings

Cost

£0.51

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Dessert•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

12Mini Tart Shells(Pre-made, or homemade (see recipe below). Can be sweet or savory.)

£2.00

115 ozCanned Black Beans(Drained and rinsed)

£0.70

0.3Red Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.15

0.3Red Bell Pepper(Finely diced)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tspChili Powder

£0.05

0.5tspCumin

£0.03

0.3tspSmoked Paprika

£0.03

1tbspLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1tbspOlive Oil

£0.10

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

2Avocados(Ripe)

£1.80

2tbspLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

2tbspGreek Yogurt or Sour Cream(Plain, unsweetened)

£0.25

2tbspCilantro(Chopped, for garnish and mousse (optional))

£0.30

1tbspWater(Add for smoother mousse)

to tasteHot Sauce(Optional, for mousse)

£0.15

Total Cost

£6.16

£0.51 per serving

The Method

1
**Prepare the Black Bean Filling:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly softened. Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
3
**Prepare the Tart Shells:** If using pre-made tart shells, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the tart shells for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. If using homemade tart shells, bake according to their specific recipe.
4
**Prepare the Avocado Mousse:** In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, lime juice, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), cilantro (if using), hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon of water at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
5
**Assemble the Tarts:** Fill each tart shell with the black bean mixture.
6
Top each tart with a dollop of avocado mousse. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.
7
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (55g)

175 kcal / 732 kJ

Carbs

14g

5% of RDA

Fat

12g

17% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

1 g

1% of RDA

Sodium

110 mg

5% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother avocado mousse, use very ripe avocados.

The black bean mixture can be made ahead of time and reheated before filling the tart shells.

If you don't have mini tart shells, you can use larger tart shells and cut them into smaller pieces after filling.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the black bean filling for extra heat.

For a vegan version, ensure that the tart shells are vegan and use a plant-based yogurt alternative in the mousse.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Food Processor or Blender

Mixing Bowls

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Chef's Tips

For a smoother avocado mousse, use very ripe avocados.

The black bean mixture can be made ahead of time and reheated before filling the tart shells.

If you don't have mini tart shells, you can use larger tart shells and cut them into smaller pieces after filling.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the black bean filling for extra heat.

For a vegan version, ensure that the tart shells are vegan and use a plant-based yogurt alternative in the mousse.

Mini Black Bean Tarts with Avocado Mousse

Ingredients

The Method