Silly Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (Printable Version)

Vibrant tacos with sweet potato, black beans, and avocado create a fun, nutritious vegetarian meal for any night.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Assembly

05 - 8 small corn tortillas
06 - 1/2 cup salsa
07 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
08 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and ground cumin. Spread evenly on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes or until fork-tender.
02 - While sweet potatoes roast, place drained black beans in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.
03 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–30 seconds per side, or microwave briefly until soft and pliable.
04 - Spoon roasted sweet potatoes and warmed black beans onto each tortilla. Top with salsa and sliced avocado.
05 - Serve tacos with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple nutritious pantry items you have on hand
  • Gluten free and vegetarian for a feel good meal
  • Ready to eat in thirty minutes
  • Flexible for creative toppings or leftovers
  • One pan roasting and easy cleanup make this a no stress dinner
02 -
  • Packed with fiber and vitamins from sweet potatoes and black beans
  • Totally customizable for picky eaters or creative cooks
  • Great source of plant based protein perfect for vegetarians
03 -
  • Always roast sweet potatoes until the edges start to caramelize for extra flavor
  • Choose tortillas without preservatives for better texture and taste
  • Do not skip the lime squeeze at the end A bright hit of acidity ties everything together
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