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Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
12–17 minutes PT17M
Yield
8–10 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
black bean and sweet potato tacos Nugget Markets signature recipes

For a vegetarian taco option, try this tasty recipe starring seasoned black beans and sweet potatoes with our house-made Pico de Gallo. 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed
  • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 3 scallions, sliced thin
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Fresh to Market Pico de Gallo, to taste

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F.

Mix together chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Combine spice mix, sweet potatoes, and olive oil in a mixing bowl and coat evenly. Spread into a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are just tender.

Remove from oven and drizzle with lime juice. Spread black beans on baking sheet with sweet potatoes, return to oven, and heat 2 minutes.

Toss beans and sweet potatoes with cilantro and scallions. Serve in warm corn tortillas with pico de gallo.