Description
Enjoy these vibrant and flavorful Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with hearty black beans, corn, and fresh lime for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs total), peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Assorted Toppings (avocado, cheese, salsa, sour cream, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While sweet potatoes roast, combine black beans, red onion, corn, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Mix gently.
- Warm tortillas using your preferred method (stovetop or microwave).
- Assemble tacos by filling warm tortillas with roasted sweet potatoes and the black bean mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier sweet potatoes, ensure they are in a single layer on the baking sheet and the oven is fully preheated.
- This recipe is easily made vegan by omitting dairy toppings.
- Leftovers can be stored separately and reheated.
- An air fryer can also be used to cook the sweet potatoes at 380°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Pinto beans or chickpeas can be substituted for black beans.
- Add quinoa or pepitas for extra protein.
- Do not use canned sweet potatoes; fresh are essential for texture.
- Smoked paprika is key for the complex flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A