Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos
Experience the vibrant flavors of Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos, a perfect vegetarian delight that makes every taco night special. Combining roasted sweet potatoes and hearty black beans, these tacos are not only delicious but also loaded with nutrients. The addition of spices, fresh lime juice, and cilantro creates a burst of flavor in each bite. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, these customizable tacos can be served in tortillas or over salad greens, topped with your favorite condiments like guacamole or salsa. Bring joy to your table with this healthy and versatile recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately two tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 cups), cut into ½” cubes
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups green pepper (2 medium peppers), cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup red pepper (1 medium pepper), cut into 1” pieces
- 14.5 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup frozen yellow corn (thawed and drained)
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings like guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix spices: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, salt, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Coat sweet potatoes with spice mixture and spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes; stir halfway through.
- Meanwhile, coat green and red peppers with remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt & pepper.
- After 20 minutes, add peppers to sweet potatoes and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Mix honey, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Stir in black beans and corn after roasting is complete.
- Drizzle honey-lime sauce over veggies; roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm in tortillas or atop salad greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg