Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos (Printable)
Smoky roasted sweet potatoes with black beans and fresh toppings served in soft tortillas for a vibrant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 small red onion, sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
→ Beans
04 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Spices & Seasonings
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Tortillas
12 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
→ Toppings
13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
15 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1/4 cup pickled red onions (optional)
17 - Lime wedges, for serving
18 - Sour cream or vegan alternative (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, red onion, and bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the vegetables evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
04 - While vegetables roast, heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they are soft and pliable.
06 - Fill each tortilla with roasted vegetables and black beans. Top with sliced avocado, cheese if using, cilantro, pickled onions, and a squeeze of lime. Add sour cream or its vegan substitute as desired.
07 - Serve the tacos immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans feels like a perfectly kept secret for wholesome, filling meals
- It is incredibly easy to customize and always impresses even without meat
02 -
- Don’t skip tossing the veggies thoroughly in spices—it’s the secret to that depth of flavor
- Turning the sweet potatoes halfway during roasting ensures they caramelize evenly, which changed everything for me
03 -
- Using smoked paprika instead of plain paprika makes the flavor much richer and more complex
- Warming the tortillas in a dry skillet just before assembling enhances their texture and aroma