ALDI Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema
A vibrant vegetarian taco filling with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans, topped with a zesty lime crema for a perfect weeknight meal. This mexican-inspired mexican (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs finely chopped jalapeño, cumin, zested and juiced lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz), rinsed ALDI Market Pantry black beans
- 1, finely chopped jalapeño
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1, zested and juiced lime
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 2: While potatoes roast, combine black beans, jalapeño, and lime zest in a bowl. Gently fold in roasted potatoes once cooled slightly.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with lime juice until smooth. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Step 4: Assemble tacos: spread a thin layer of lime crema on each tortilla, top with sweet potato-bean mixture, and add avocado slices. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does ALDI Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover ALDI Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep finely chopped jalapeño from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in ALDI Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale ALDI Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is ALDI Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★★
Perfect mexican recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
