Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Taco ’bout a flavor explosion!

These vibrant, nutritious, and deliciously budget-friendly tacos are packed with the goodness of roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful black beans, and creamy mashed avocado.

Sweet potatoes bring a hint of sweetness, black beans add some protein + fiber power, and the mashed avocado freshens things up with a tang of lime.

Plus, with garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, these tacos are completely bursting with flavor!

This recipe can be easy on the wallet! Sweet potatoes & black beans are often on-sale and more affordable ingredients that won’t break the bank. Plus, this recipe makes 6 servings, so you can feed the whole crew or meal prep for the week!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get this taco party started!

• High in fiber and vitamin A from sweet potatoes

• Good source of protein and folate from black beans

• Rich in healthy fats from avocado

• Budget-friendly and makes 6 servings

• Smoky sweetness from roasted sweet potatoes

• Spicy kick from cumin and chili powder

• Creamy satisfying richness from avocado

• Fresh and tangy from cilantro and lime juice

Get cooking and make some unforgettable Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos!

Make your own pickled onions: 
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6 servings

Ingredients:

Roasted sweet potatoes:

• 3 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or oil of choice
• 2 tsps smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Flavorful black beans:

• 3 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil, tallow, or oil of choice
• 1 small yellow or white onion, finely diced
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 3 tsps ground cumin
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tacos:

• tortillas of choice
• 2 small avocados, mashed
• 2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• fresh cilantro
• jalapeño, seeded and sliced
• crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese
• pickled red onions

Instructions:

Roasted sweet potatoes:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the diced sweet potatoes and drizzle with oil, Sprinkle with the seasonings then toss well to coat.

Roast for 20-25 min, or until fork tender.

Flavorful black beans:

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until they soften a bit, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the beans and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes.

You can mash the beans slightly with a fork or leave as is.

To assemble your tacos:

Quickly heat up your tortillas on the stove top.

Meanwhile, mash the avocado with lime juice and a pinch of sea salt.

Fill your warmed tortillas with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and mashed avocado. Top with crumbled cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and jalapeno.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

💚Rachel

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Category Budget-Friendly Lunch Recipes

Persons

6

Ingredients

Roasted sweet potatoes:

• 3 sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or oil of choice
• 2 tsps smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Flavorful black beans:

• 3 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil, tallow, or oil of choice
• 1 small yellow or white onion, finely diced
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 3 tsps ground cumin
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tacos:

• tortillas of choice
• 2 small avocados, mashed
• 2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• fresh cilantro
• jalapeño, seeded and sliced
• crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese
• pickled red onion

Instructions

Roasted sweet potatoes:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the diced sweet potatoes and drizzle with oil, Sprinkle with the
3. seasonings then toss well to coat.
4. Roast for 20-25 min, or until fork tender.

Flavorful black beans:

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until they soften a bit, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the beans and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes.
3. You can mash the beans slightly with a fork or leave as is.

To assemble your tacos:

1. Quickly heat up your tortillas on the stove top.
2. Meanwhile, mash the avocado with lime juice and a pinch of sea salt.
3. Fill your warmed tortillas with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and mashed avocado. Top with crumbled cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and jalapeno.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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