Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos

Name: Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (about 1½ lbs), peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp cumin; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 12 small corn or flour tortillas; 1 ripe avocado, pitted; ½ cup non-dairy plain yogurt or sour cream; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ cup red onion, finely diced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp cotija cheese or vegan queso fresco (crumbled)

These Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful vegan meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned black beans are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing avocado crema.

35 minutesServes 4Easyovenvegan

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Ingredients

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Main

1 large sweet potato (about 1½ lbs), peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
12 small corn or flour tortillas

Avocado Crema

1 ripe avocado, pitted
½ cup non-dairy plain yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ tsp salt

Optional Toppings

¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp cotija cheese or vegan queso fresco (crumbled)

Steps

1
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized. Do not disturb the potatoes during roasting to allow for proper caramelization.
~20 min
2
Prepare Avocado Crema
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine the avocado, non-dairy yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If too thick, add a touch of water or more lime juice.
~5 min
3
Warm Black Beans
After the sweet potatoes have roasted for 10 minutes, add the rinsed and drained black beans to the same baking sheet, gently mixing them in with the sweet potatoes. Continue roasting for the remaining 10 minutes, allowing the beans to warm through and absorb the flavors.
~10 min
4
Warm Tortillas
While the beans and sweet potatoes finish roasting, warm the tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
~5 min
5
Assemble Tacos
Assemble the tacos by filling each warm tortilla with a generous spoonful of the roasted sweet potato and black bean mixture. Drizzle with avocado crema and top with your desired optional toppings like red onion, fresh cilantro, or crumbled cheese.
~5 min

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