Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos (Printable)

Vibrant Mexican-inspired tacos with caramelized sweet potatoes, savory black beans, and zesty fresh toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Legumes

05 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Tacos and Toppings

12 - 8 small corn tortillas
13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 3.5 ounces shredded red cabbage
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
17 - 2 ounces vegan sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)
18 - 1.75 ounces crumbled vegan feta (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
04 - Meanwhile, warm the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until warm and pliable.
06 - 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 sweet potatoes get gorgeously caramelized in the oven while you do literally nothing but wait, then they taste like the best street food you've ever had.
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes and actually feels special enough to serve to people without apologizing for it being simple.
  • You can pile on toppings however you want, so everyone builds their own perfect bite instead of dealing with someone complaining about cilantro.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting, because the bottom layer will burn and the top won't caramelize evenly if you forget.
  • The lime is essential, not optional, because it cuts through the richness of the avocado and adds a sharp brightness that makes the whole thing pop.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes smaller than you think they need to be because they take longer to cook than the bell pepper and onion, so slightly smaller pieces ensure even cooking.
  • Keep a wet paper towel nearby when warming tortillas over an open flame so you don't end up singing off your arm hair like I did the first time I tried to be fancy.
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