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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
VegetarianDinnerQuick & EasyHealthy Comfort

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Delicious and budget-friendly sweet potato and black bean tacos with a zesty lime crema, perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.

15 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

4

Serves

350

Calories

Macros · per serving

8g protein

50g carbs

15g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 sweet potato
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Dice the red onion.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

  5. 5

    While the sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the oven.

  9. 9

    In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, juice of half a lime, and a pinch of salt to create the lime crema.

  10. 10

    Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with roasted sweet potatoes, the black bean mixture, slices of avocado, and a drizzle of lime crema.

  11. 11

    Top with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

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