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Flavorful Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Easy Homemade Avocado Crema

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These flavorful black bean sweet potato tacos with avocado crema are a quick, easy, and satisfying plant-based meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The roasted sweet potatoes caramelize beautifully, pairing perfectly with earthy black beans and a creamy, tangy avocado sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan option)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water, as needed to thin the crema
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional garnish)
  • Thinly sliced red onion or pickled onions (optional)
  • Crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  2. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
  4. While sweet potatoes roast, warm black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat with minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
  5. Make the avocado crema by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and heat in the oven for 5 minutes.
  7. Assemble tacos by spooning roasted sweet potatoes onto each tortilla, adding black beans, drizzling with avocado crema, and garnishing with cilantro, red onion, or cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use organic sweet potatoes for sweeter flavor. If no blender, mash avocado crema by hand for a chunkier texture. Roast sweet potatoes at high heat and spread out to avoid steaming. Warm tortillas before serving to prevent cracking. Avocado crema can be made ahead and stored up to 24 hours. Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or cayenne to crema.

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