Smoky Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
A recipe for Smoky Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos that is healthy and satisfying. A great twist on the old Mexican favorite. Great for vegetarians.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoons olive oil (I added a kick with chili pepper infused olive oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes
- 15 ounces (1 can) black beans, drained and rinsed if using canned
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 tortillas, flour or corn
- 4–6 ounces feta cheese
- Handful of greens
- Cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika and cumin and stir a few times. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
- Add the sweet potato, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring once or twice.
- Add the black beans and lime juice and cook until heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the tacos: spoon the cooked sweet potato mixture into the taco shells and top with feta, greens, and cilantro. Sprinkle with fresh lime.
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Vegetarian, Tacos, Mexican, Healthy