Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Lime Crema

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

Warm, spiced sweet potato cubes paired with hearty black beans and a tangy lime crema wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potato, black beans, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 potato
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 sliced avocado
• 1 thinly sliced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until tender and edges are caramelized.
3. Step 3: While sweet potatoes roast, warm 8 corn tortillas wrapped in foil in the oven for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to create a tangy crema.
5. Step 5: To assemble tacos, layer roasted sweet potatoes, 1 can drained and rinsed black beans, diced 1/4 cup red onion, sliced 1 avocado, and jalapeño slices if using on each tortilla. Drizzle with lime crema and serve immediately.