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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
Ingredients Equipment Method

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)

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño (if using) to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the black beans and corn kernels. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  8. Warm the tortillas according to package instructions.
  9. To assemble the tacos, spoon some of the roasted sweet potatoes onto each tortilla, followed by the black bean and corn filling.
  10. Add desired toppings such as sliced avocado, shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced tomato, salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and hot sauce.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy your Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos!