Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos28m

Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

Fast nut-free tacos filled with black beans, sweet potatoes, red cabbage, and salsa. These vegan weeknight tacos are hearty, colorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.

10 min prep18 min cook4 servingsmedium
Energy
365 calories per serving
Protein
10.3 g per serving
Carbs
70 g per serving
Fat
4.7 g per serving
Sodium
1225 mg per serving

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  • sweet potatoes-1 lb
  • red cabbage-2 cups
  • jarred salsa-1 cup
  • fresh cilantro-0.25 cups
  • water-2 tbsp
  • canned black beans-1 can
  • olive oil-1 tbsp
  • lime juice-1 tbsp
  • chili powder-1 tsp
  • corn tortillas-8 tortilla
  • fine salt-0.75 tsp
  • ground cumin-0.5 tsp
1
Season the sweet potatoes
Large skillet with lid
Spoon

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt; stir to coat the cubes evenly.

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Pound sweet potato
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 Teaspoon salt
2
Steam until tender
Large skillet with lid
Spoon

Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until the sweet potatoes are just tender when pierced.

Use caution when lifting the skillet lid, as hot steam can escape quickly.

2 Tablespoon Water
1 Pound sweet potato
3
Brown the edges
Large skillet with lid
Spoon

Uncover the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are lightly browned at the edges.

1 Pound sweet potato
4
Add beans and salsa
Large skillet with lid
Spoon

Add the black beans and 1/2 cup salsa to the skillet; stir gently and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and slightly saucy.

1 Can black beans
1 Cup salsa
5
Make the cabbage topping
Measuring Spoons
Small bowl

In a small bowl, toss the red cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of the measured salt if desired; massage briefly until the cabbage is slightly softened.

2 Cup red cabbage
1 Tablespoon lime juice
3/4 Teaspoon salt
6
Warm the tortillas
Tongs
Large skillet with lid

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side until soft and flexible.

Use tongs to turn tortillas in the hot skillet to avoid touching the hot pan surface.

8 Count corn tortillas
7
Assemble and serve
Spoon

Fill each tortilla with the sweet potato black bean mixture, cabbage, remaining salsa, and cilantro; serve immediately while the tacos are warm and fresh.

8 Count corn tortillas
1 Pound sweet potato
1 Can black beans
2 Cup red cabbage
1 Cup salsa
1/4 Cup cilantro
8

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