Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
A quick, plant-based dinner featuring smoky roasted sweet potatoes and protein-packed black beans. Finished with a creamy, omega-rich avocado and hemp heart crema.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To save time on weeknights, roast a large batch of sweet potatoes on Sunday to use in tacos, salads, and morning breakfast bowls.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep cup canned black beans (rinsed)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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For the Tacos
For the Hemp Crema
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of smoked paprika and cumin. Roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
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While the potatoes roast
While the potatoes roast, warm the black beans in a small skillet over medium heat with a splash of water, a pinch of garlic powder, and a dash of cumin. Use the back of a fork to lightly mash about half the beans to create a cohesive, taco-friendly texture.
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Make the protein crema
Make the protein crema: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the hemp hearts, lime juice, half of the fresh cilantro (chopped), a pinch of salt, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm water until it forms a creamy sauce.
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry…
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred at the edges.
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Assemble the tacos by dividing the mashed…
Assemble the tacos by dividing the mashed black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and the avocado-hemp crema evenly among the three tortillas. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
To save time on weeknights
To save time on weeknights, roast a large batch of sweet potatoes on Sunday to use in tacos, salads, and morning breakfast bowls.
Hemp hearts are a perimenopause powerhouse…
Hemp hearts are a perimenopause powerhouse for plant-based protein. Store them in the fridge to protect their delicate omega-3 fats.
If you have leftover black beans
If you have leftover black beans, keep them in an airtight container with a splash of their liquid to prevent them from drying out in the fridge.
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