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Flavorful Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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These tacos combine roasted sweet potatoes and creamy black beans with smoky spices and fresh lime for a quick, easy, and delicious spring meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb or 450g), peeled and cubed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Small bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 8 to 10 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco or feta, sliced radishes, sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Toss in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  6. Stir in black beans and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add juice of half a lime and half the chopped cilantro to the beans, stirring to combine.
  8. Warm tortillas by wrapping in foil and placing in the oven for the last 5 minutes of roasting, or warm in a dry skillet about 30 seconds per side.
  9. Assemble tacos by spooning roasted sweet potatoes onto tortillas, topping with black beans, remaining cilantro, and optional toppings like avocado, radishes, and cheese.
  10. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime juice or a drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

If sweet potatoes start to stick or burn, lower oven temperature slightly and toss midway. Keep tortillas wrapped in a clean kitchen towel after warming to stay soft. For smoky flavor, try charring tortillas on a grill pan. Use frozen sweet potato cubes in a pinch but fresh roasted yield best texture. Adjust chili powder to taste for heat. For vegan version, omit cheese and sour cream or use plant-based alternatives.

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