Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos (Printable)

Vibrant tacos with roasted vegetables, black beans, and zesty toppings for a satisfying plant-based meal.

# What Goes In:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Legumes

05 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Tacos & Toppings

12 - 8 small corn tortillas
13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz shredded red cabbage
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
17 - 2 oz vegan sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)
18 - 1.75 oz crumbled vegan feta (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the vegetables onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
04 - Meanwhile, warm the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until warm and pliable.
06 - To assemble, divide the roasted vegetables and black beans evenly among tortillas. Top with avocado slices, shredded cabbage, cilantro, vegan sour cream, and vegan feta if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet roasted vegetables and earthy black beans creates layers of flavor that satisfy even dedicated meat eaters
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with mostly hands-off roasting time
  • These tacos are naturally vegan and gluten-free while still feeling incredibly indulgent
02 -
  • Dont crowd your baking sheet or the vegetables will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on that caramelization
  • Warm your tortillas right before serving because cold tortillas will crack and break when you try to fold them
  • The lime really is essential so do not skip squeezing fresh juice over the finished tacos
03 -
  • Use a large baking sheet and spread the vegetables in a single layer for best roasting results
  • Let the roasted vegetables rest for 5 minutes before assembling so they firm up slightly
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