Dinner / Mexican-inspired
Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos
Roasted sweet potatoes and warm black beans fill soft corn tortillas, with lime-dressed cabbage and mashed avocado for fresh contrast.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 30 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Serves
- 4
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Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss sweet potatoes with oil, cumin, paprika and half the salt and roast for 25–30 minutes.
Warm black beans in a saucepan with 50 ml water and remaining salt for 5 minutes.
Mash avocado with half the lime juice. Toss cabbage with remaining lime juice.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet. Fill with sweet potato, beans, avocado, cabbage and cilantro.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Warm the tortillas just before filling so they fold easily.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use roasted cauliflower in place of sweet potato for a lighter filling.
Storage: Refrigerate potatoes and beans for 3 days; prepare avocado and assemble tacos fresh.
A little more kitchen know-how
Cooking guides for this recipe
- Vegetarian Meat Alternatives: What to Use and How to Cook It
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Estimated nutrition per serving
440 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate potatoes and beans for 3 days; prepare avocado and assemble tacos fresh.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use roasted cauliflower in place of sweet potato for a lighter filling.
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