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A photo of a roasted sweet potato and black bean taco, with avocado, lime juice, and cilantro

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Recipe

A flavorful and nutritious taco recipe featuring roasted sweet potatoes and black beans
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (400g)
  • 1 can black beans (425g)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 -10 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 jalape ño pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • Shredded cheese (optional 115g)
  • Sour cream (optional 120g)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces
  3. Toss sweet potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet until they are evenly coated
  4. Roast sweet potatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
  6. Add black beans to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through
  7. Warm taco shells according to package instructions
  8. Assemble tacos by filling shells with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and any desired toppings
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy