Description
These Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos are a healthy, plant-based meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrients. With roasted sweet potatoes, mashed black beans, and a spicy kick, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth.
- Heat tortillas in a pan or in the microwave until warm and pliable.
- To assemble tacos, spread a spoonful of mashed black beans onto a tortilla, top with roasted sweet potatoes, and add any desired toppings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook the sweet potatoes properly: Sweet potatoes take longer to cook than other ingredients like black beans, so it’s important to make sure they’re cooked through before adding them to the tacos. If they’re undercooked, they’ll be tough and unpleasant to eat. You can either bake them in the oven or cook them on the stovetop until they’re soft.
- Don’t overfill the tacos: It can be tempting to pack in as many ingredients as possible into each taco, but this can lead to them falling apart or being difficult to eat. Instead, keep the toppings simple and leave enough space in the taco shell for the filling to stay in place.
- Season the dish well: Sweet potatoes and black beans can be a bit bland on their own, so it’s important to season the dish well to bring out their flavors. Consider using spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to add depth and complexity to the dish.
- Choose the right toppings: The toppings you choose can make or break the dish. Consider using toppings like avocado, salsa, and cilantro to add flavor and texture to the tacos. If you’re using cheese or sour cream, make sure to use them sparingly so as not to overwhelm the other flavors in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes