Description
Hearty and healthy Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and fresh toppings wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for quick, nutritious meals.
Ingredients
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- While roasting, heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until flexible.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes and black beans evenly among tortillas.
- Top with avocado slices, red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Add salsa or hot sauce and cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
These tacos are naturally gluten-free when using corn tortillas; verify tortilla labels to ensure no gluten contamination.
Leftover filling can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat filling in a skillet over medium heat; warm tortillas separately to keep them pliable.
Optional variations include adding grilled corn, diced tomatoes, different beans, quinoa, or black bean patties.
To keep vegan, omit cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
Spice level is mild but adjustable by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Heating, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
