Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos are a delicious, hearty, and healthy vegetarian meal packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly crispy.
- While sweet potatoes are roasting, warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by layering sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese (if using), cilantro, red onion, and avocado slices on each tortilla.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and top with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas with flour tortillas if preferred.
- For a vegan version, omit the cheese and use a plant-based yogurt or no topping.
- Adding a squeeze of lime enhances the flavor and freshness of the tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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