Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos: Magical 40-min Feast
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Enjoy vibrant vegetarian tacos filled with savory sweet potatoes and black beans, a simple yet delicious meal perfect for any night.
- Author: Marco Fontaine
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- While the sweet potato is roasting, combine the black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
- Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper to the black bean mixture and stir to combine.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with the roasted sweet potato and the black bean mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference.
- If you don’t have fresh corn, canned corn works just as well.
- Make sure to warm your tortillas for the best texture.
- Get creative with your toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (without toppings)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: 0mg