Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Hearty roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned black beans wrapped in soft tortillas. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potato, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces sweet potato
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1/2 small, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup, optional sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and toss 1 lb peeled and cubed sweet potato with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, combine 1 can drained and rinsed black beans with 1/2 small finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl; mix well and set aside.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Assemble tacos by layering roasted sweet potatoes and black bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla, then top with sliced avocado from 1 medium avocado and a dollop of 1/4 cup sour cream if desired.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a colorful, nutritious taco inspired by diverse and fun web experiences.