Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos (Printable Version)

Hearty tacos with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and fresh toppings in warm corn tortillas.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Legumes

05 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Tacos and Toppings

12 - 8 small corn tortillas
13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 3.5 ounces shredded red cabbage
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
17 - 2 ounces vegan sour cream or plain yogurt, optional
18 - 1.75 ounces crumbled vegan feta, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - While vegetables roast, heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until warm and pliable.
06 - Divide roasted vegetables and black beans evenly among tortillas. Top with avocado slices, shredded cabbage, cilantro, vegan sour cream, and vegan feta if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Plant-Based Nutrition: A vegan and gluten-free dish packed with 9g of protein and fiber.
  • Simple Prep: Only 15 minutes of preparation for a wholesome meal.
  • Bold Flavors: Smoky paprika and cumin bring out the best in the roasted vegetables.
02 -
  • Tortilla Texture: Warming tortillas until pliable prevents them from breaking during assembly.
  • Uniform Dicing: Cut sweet potatoes into similar sizes to ensure they all finish roasting at the same time.
  • Allergen Check: If using store-bought toppings, double-check for soy or nut allergens.
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