Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
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 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ 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 Prepare:

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 - Meanwhile, 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 - To assemble, 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 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get these crispy caramelized edges that make every bite feel like a treat
  • You can prep everything in advance and just warm up tortillas when youre ready to eat
  • The combination of smoky spices and fresh toppings hits every craving in one go
02 -
  • Do not skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting or the bottoms will burn while the tops stay raw
  • Warm your tortillas right before serving because cold tortillas will crack and fall apart
  • Squeeze fresh lime over everything right before eating to wake up all the flavors
03 -
  • If your sweet potatoes are huge cut them into slightly smaller pieces so they cook at the same rate as the bell pepper
  • Double the roasted vegetable portion and use the leftovers in breakfast burritos the next morning
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