Description
These Vegetarian Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos are a flavorful and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender sweet potatoes cooked with onions and garlic are combined with creamy refried black beans, then layered in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese. This easy skillet recipe comes together quickly and makes great meal prep for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp pepper (to taste)
Tortillas & Toppings
- 1 cup refried black beans
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil (optional, for heating tortillas)
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
- Cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and cover the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Add Aromatics: Add the finely diced onion, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Warm Tortillas (Optional): In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Warm 2-3 corn tortillas at a time, cooking each side for 1-2 minutes until slightly crisp and warmed through. Remove tortillas and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Assemble Tacos: To serve, spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of refried black beans onto each tortilla. Top with an equal amount of the sweet potato and onion mixture. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- These tacos are vegetarian and perfect for quick, healthy meals or meal prep.
- You can omit the coconut oil when warming tortillas to reduce fat content or for a lower-calorie option.
- Use gluten-free corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed tofu.
- Adjust spices and seasoning according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 475 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
