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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet:
  • Large bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Spatula or spoon for stirring
  • Serving plates

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings: Sliced avocado shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced tomato, salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, hot sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through cooking.
  • While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the black bean and corn filling. In a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño (if using) to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the black beans and corn kernels. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  • Warm the tortillas according to package instructions.
  • To assemble the tacos, spoon some of the roasted sweet potatoes onto each tortilla, followed by the black bean and corn filling.
  • Add desired toppings such as sliced avocado, shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced tomato, salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and hot sauce.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos!