Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (Printable Version)

Roasted sweet potatoes and black beans fill warm tortillas for a colorful, satisfying taco night.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Assembly

08 - Corn tortillas

→ Toppings

09 - Sliced avocado
10 - Salsa
11 - Fresh cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F (218°C) to ensure even roasting of vegetables.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes until starting to become tender and browned.
04 - Scatter drained black beans over the roasted sweet potatoes, gently stir, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are fully tender and beans are heated through.
05 - Wrap corn tortillas in foil and place in the oven during the last 5 minutes of roasting, or warm in a dry skillet until pliable.
06 - Fill warm tortillas with roasted sweet potato and black bean mixture, then top with sliced avocado, salsa, and fresh cilantro as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just over thirty minutes and mostly hands off
  • Hearty vegetarian meal that even meat lovers enjoy
  • Taco filling can be made ahead or in big batches
  • Uses sweet potatoes and black beans which are affordable pantry staples
  • Gluten free and easy to customize for dietary needs
  • One sheet pan means minimal cleanup which is always a win
02 -
  • Rich in fiber and loaded with plant based protein
  • Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste fantastic
  • Naturally gluten free and vegan adaptable
03 -
  • Cut sweet potatoes as uniformly as possible so they will roast evenly
  • Let the roasted vegetables sit on the hot pan for a couple minutes after you pull them from the oven to help them develop even deeper flavor
  • Do not skip warming the tortillas even a few seconds on a hot skillet transforms their texture and taste

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