Spiced Tiki Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with warm tiki-inspired spices and black beans tucked in soft tortillas for a colorful vegetarian taco. This Mexican 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, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 lime wedges
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
- Step 3: While sweet potatoes roast, warm 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Heat 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
- Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing roasted sweet potatoes and warmed black beans evenly among tortillas. Top each with 1/8 cup crumbled queso fresco and a sprinkle of 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Step 6: Serve with 4 lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos just before eating for a bright, fresh finish.








