Smoky Chipotle-Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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Earthy roasted sweet potatoes and black beans with a smoky chipotle kick, served in warm corn tortillas with a fresh lime crema. This Mexican vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, black beans, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 410 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp chipotle powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
8 corn tortillas
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp chipotle powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt on a sheet pan. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and edges are slightly crisp.
Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, mix rinsed black beans, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1/2 tsp chipotle powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable. Spread 1/4 cup sour cream mixed with 1 tbsp lime juice on a tortilla, then top with roasted sweet potatoes and black bean mixture.
Step 4: Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.