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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Easy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos That Will Jazz Up Dinner Tonight

Enjoy these Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos for a vibrant, comforting meal that's easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 tortillas Corn or Flour Tortillas slightly warmed
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges
  • 1 cup Avocado or Guacamole
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

For the Filling
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet until edges caramelize and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. While potatoes roast, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until translucent, add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to skillet with aromatics, stir in drained black beans. Cook on medium-low heat until beans are warmed through and flavors meld, about 3–4 minutes.
For Assembling
  1. Wrap corn or flour tortillas in foil, heat in oven alongside filling for last 5 minutes or warm individually in a hot skillet until pliable and lightly browned.
  2. Spoon sweet potato and black bean filling into warm tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, queso fresco or shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and lime wedges.
  3. Arrange tacos on a platter, garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: drizzle with extra hot sauce or lime crema. Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below.

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