Description
Delicious and nutritious Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos featuring tender sweet potatoes sautéed with onions and garlic, creamy refried black beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. A perfect vegetarian meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with fiber and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- ½ tsp. salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp. pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup refried black beans
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ cup cheese (Monterrey Jack)
- Cilantro (finely chopped)
Optional
- 1-2 Tbsp. coconut oil (for toasting tortillas)
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: In a large skillet, place the olive oil and sweet potato cubes. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Add the finely diced sweet onion, crushed garlic cloves, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes. Continue cooking uncovered over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Toast Tortillas (Optional): In a separate skillet over medium heat, add one tablespoon of coconut oil. Warm 2-3 tortillas at a time, cooking each side for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and pliable. Remove tortillas and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each warmed corn tortilla with approximately 2 tablespoons of refried black beans and an equal amount of the sweet potato and onion mixture. Top each taco with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy a flavorful, wholesome meal.
Notes
- These tacos are vegetarian and make an easy meal prep option for lunch or dinner.
- To keep the recipe vegan, omit cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
- Using coconut oil to toast the tortillas adds a subtle flavor but can be omitted for a lower fat option.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- For extra heat, add a sprinkle of chili flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 475 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
