Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (Printable)

Tasty tacos with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in under 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Beans

07 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Tortillas

08 - 8 small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas if preferred)

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

16 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (omit for vegan)
17 - 1/4 cup sour cream or dairy-free alternative
18 - Salsa or hot sauce, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes and red onion with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned mixture evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 18–20 minutes, tossing halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
04 - In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Add black beans and sauté for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Season with a pinch of salt.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Layer roasted sweet potatoes and onions, black beans, shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and cilantro on each tortilla. Add cheese, sour cream, salsa, and a squeeze of lime as desired.
07 - Serve immediately with additional lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in under 30 minutes, so you can have dinner ready faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get crispy on the edges and creamy in the center without any fuss.
  • You can pile on whatever toppings you have, and it still tastes like you put real thought into it.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the sweet potato filling is amazing stuffed into a burrito the next day.
02 -
  • Do not skip tossing the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting, or the bottoms will burn and the tops will stay pale.
  • If your tortillas are cold and stiff, they will crack the second you try to fold them, so always warm them first.
  • Rinsing the black beans makes a huge difference in taste, it gets rid of that metallic flavor from the can.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes and keep them in the fridge, they make quick lunches all week long.
  • If your tortillas keep tearing, try doubling them up or switching to flour tortillas for easier folding.
  • A squeeze of lime right before eating makes everything taste brighter and more alive, don't skip it.
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