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Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

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These tacos feature tender roasted sweet potatoes and savory black beans, all wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for any meal!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into ½ inch chunks (or 3 medium)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14.5 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Cotija cheese, for garnish
  • Spicy avocado dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a bowl, combine sweet potatoes and spices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil; toss well.
  • Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil; sauté onions until translucent.
  • Add garlic and black beans; cook for 2-5 minutes, then stir in lime juice.
  • Heat tortillas over a flame or in a skillet.
  • Fill tortillas with the sweet potato and black bean mixture, and top with cilantro, Cotija cheese, and avocado dressing.

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Notes

Cut sweet potatoes evenly for uniform cooking.
Try different toppings like jalapeños or sour cream.
Reheating leftovers maintains crispiness; store in an airtight container.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 53
  • Fiber: 12
  • Protein: 9
  • Cholesterol: 5