Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (Printable)

Tasty tacos featuring roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, and crisp cabbage with zesty seasonings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Beans

07 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Tortillas

08 - 8 small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas if preferred)

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

16 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (omit for vegan)
17 - 1/4 cup sour cream or dairy-free alternative
18 - Favorite salsa or hot sauce

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potato cubes and sliced red onion with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the coated vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
04 - While the vegetables roast, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained black beans and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Season lightly with salt.
05 - Gently warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Layer roasted sweet potato and onions, sautéed black beans, shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and cilantro leaves on each tortilla. Top with cheese, sour cream, salsa, and a squeeze of lime as desired.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by extra lime wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one pan while you prep toppings, so cleanup is almost nothing.
  • The sweet potatoes caramelize and get smoky from the spices, giving you that satisfying bite even without meat.
  • You can double the recipe and eat the leftovers cold for lunch the next day.
02 -
  • If you crowd the sweet potatoes on the pan, they steam instead of roast and turn mushy instead of crispy.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional, cold tortillas crack and taste like cardboard.
03 -
  • Roast the sweet potatoes on the top rack of the oven so the tops get crispy and caramelized.
  • If the tortillas are stale, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave for 20 seconds to bring them back to life.
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