Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos (Printer-friendly)

Roasted sweet potatoes and black beans in warm corn tortillas with fresh avocado, cabbage, and cilantro.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 oz) 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 & Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the vegetables onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
04 - Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until warm and pliable.
06 - Divide the 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The contrast between sweet caramelized potatoes and smoky spices is genuinely addictive
  • These tacos look impressive but come together in under an hour
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the vegetables will steam instead of developing those crispy edges
  • Warm your tortillas properly because cold corn tortillas crack and fall apart the moment you try to fold them
03 -
  • Toss the vegetables with your hands to really work the spices into every nook and cranny
  • Let the roasted vegetables sit for five minutes before assembling so they firm up slightly
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