Description
These Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal. Roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with a blend of spices, paired with warm black beans, fresh toppings, and optional add-ons, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for an easy and flavorful taco night!
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
- Lime wedges for serving
- **Optional toppings:** crumbled feta or cotija cheese, sour cream, salsa, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and spices. Roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Warm the black beans in a saucepan.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos with sweet potatoes, black beans, toppings, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time for easy meal prep.
- Add sautéed peppers or shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
- For a vegan version, skip the cheese and sour cream or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
