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Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos


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  • Author: Tori Cooper
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick, flavorful vegetarian tacos!
Topped with a vibrant homemade salsa.


Ingredients

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  • 1 package flour street taco tortillas
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup (237 ml) cooked black beans
  • Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
  • jarred or homemade salsa
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • guacamole or sliced avocado
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the sweet potato, green bell pepper, garlic, and onion. Stir constantly for 6 to 8 minutes until the onions are translucent and the potatoes are tender.
  2. Add the black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Add meat if desired.
  3. Warm tortillas in a tortilla steamer or foil pouch in the oven if desired and gather your toppings.
  4. Serve tacos hot with your desired toppings.

For the Salsa

  1. Mix all salsa ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, roast the sweet potato and bell pepper before adding them to the skillet.
  • To make these tacos vegan, omit the cheese and sour cream/Greek yogurt, or substitute with vegan alternatives.
  • Leftover taco filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 10