Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Vegetarian tacos are loaded with flavor. These Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos are super easy to prepare and stuffed with spiced sweet potatoes, black beans and a zesty avocado salsa for intense flavor. Additional topping suggestions are included to suite all tastes. Enjoy these tacos for your next Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday or any other day of the week.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes (diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 15.5 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)

Cilantro Lime Avocado Salsa

1 avocado (diced small)
1/4 cup cilantro (minced)
1/2 lime (juiced)
1 teaspoon agave
tortillas or taco shells of your choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, chili powder, cumin and paprika until evenly coated.
Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, tossing halfway, or until fork tender.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, add the black beans to a small saucepan over low heat to warm. Mix into the roasted sweet potatoes.
Prepare the avocado salsa by mixing the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and agave in a small bowl.
To assemble the tacos, place the sweet potato mixture into the tortillas of your choice and top with the avocado salsa.
Add additional toppings, as desired. See notes for suggestions.

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Notes

Tips and Techniques

Honey can be substituted for agave, if preferred.
Store leftover taco filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
Leftover avocado doesn’t store well and will turn brown fairly quickly. You may want to consider purchasing a second avocado so that you can make a fresh batch when you are ready to eat any leftovers.

Topping Recommendations

Want to add even more flavor to your tacos? Try any combination of these toppings:

feta or cojita cheese crumbles
diced tomatoes
salsa or pico de gallo
pickled jalapeños (or use fresh jalapeños if you like really spicy tacos!)
onions
cashew sauce

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. It does not include tortillas or taco shells.

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