Description
If you’re craving a delicious and hearty meal, these Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos are the perfect solution! Packed with flavor from roasted sweet potatoes and vibrant vegetables, this vegetarian dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Tossed in a zesty honey lime sauce, each bite is an explosion of taste that will elevate your taco night. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for meal prep, these tacos are a nutritious choice that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, cut into ½” cubes
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 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, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup red pepper, cut into 1" pieces
- 14.5 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup frozen yellow corn, thawed and drained
- 3 Tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease a large baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil until coated.
- Sprinkle spice mixture over sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While roasting, mix remaining olive oil with green and red peppers in another bowl.
- Add peppers to the sweet potatoes after the initial roasting time; stir well.
- Roast for another 20 minutes until tender.
- Combine honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl; set aside.
- Once veggies are done roasting, add black beans and corn; drizzle with sauce and stir gently.
- Return to oven for an additional 10–15 minutes before serving in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg