Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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4.3

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    2065 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Make sweet potato and black bean tacos with cubed or mashed sweet potato and seasoned black beans for a simple, hearty, & satisfying meat-free weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • ½ teaspoon of chipotle pepper paste
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup of water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • corn tortillas
  • homemade or store-bought pico de gallo
  • cilantro, chopped, garnish
  • Lime wedges (optional)
  • avocado, sliced (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Wrap each whole sweet potato in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until soft when you insert a knife into one.
  3. In a medium saucepan with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the paprika, cumin, oregano, and chipotle pepper paste. Mix well and cook for 10 seconds constantly mixing.
  4. Add the beans, mix, add the water, pinch of salt and pepper. Close the lid and allow it to come to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are done. If they begin to get dry, add a splash of water. They should end up juicy and soft – some to the point they disintegrate into a creamy consistency and some whole.
  5. When the sweet potatoes are ready, remove them from the oven and allow them to sit for 5 minutes before handling. Carefully remove the aluminum foil, cut them in half and scoop the soft and mashed sweet potato into a medium bowl. Repeat the process with all of the sweet potatoes. Mix them well using a fork into a creamy and chunky consistency.
  6. Turn off the beans.
  7. To assemble the tacos, heat the tortilla according to package instructions, add a layer of sweet potatoes, top with beans, pico de gallo, cilantro, and avocado slices and lime wedges if using.
  8. Eat immediately. (the tortilla will get soggy if you wait too long)

Notes

  • To save time: Use pre-cubed or mashed sweet potato.
  • Warm the tortillas: This makes them more pliable AND enhances the flavor, especially when lightly charred.
  • For crispy tacos: Pan-fry the folded tacos with oil/vegan butter until golden brown and crisp.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 2065kcal (103%) Carbohydrates 356g (119%) Protein 68g (136%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 31g Sodium 739mg (31%) Potassium 6164mg (176%) Fiber 91g (364%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 130002IU (2600%) Vitamin C 55mg (61%) Calcium 559mg (56%) Iron 22mg (122%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2065 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 2065kcal 103%
Carbohydrates 356g 119%
Protein 68g 136%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 31g 155%
Sodium 739mg 31%
Potassium 6164mg 131%
Fiber 91g 364%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 130002IU 2600%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 559mg 56%
Iron 22mg 122%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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