Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites feature crisped tortilla cups packed with tender sweet potato, saucy black beans, and melty queso for a balanced mix of sweet heat and creamy richness. Topped with cool avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, they make a festive appetizer or light dinner perfect for game day, potlucks, or casual weeknights.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray. Press 1 tortilla into the bottom of each muffin cup, pleating the edges as needed to fit.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add jalapeño and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Divide the bean mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle with cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with avocado and garnish with cilantro. Serve with limes and lime crema.
- Calories 275.5 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 7.77 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 39.77 g 14%
- Total Fat 9.96 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 467.41 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 4.73 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.86 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 194.18 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 264.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 133.48 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 8.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 275.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or snack.
- What is Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Flour Tortilla. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites healthy?
- Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taco Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 275.5 calories and 7.77 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 467.41 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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