Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos pair caramelized wedges of sweet potato with warmly spiced beans, creating a hearty filling with a hint of heat. A cool cilantro-lime vegan crema brightens each bite, while toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch. Serve these tacos for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold flavor in a plant-forward wrap.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the sweet potatoes into 25 to 40 small, French fry-shaped pieces.
- 3
Put the sweet potato pieces in a bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated; move them to a large baking sheet.
- 4
Put the pumpkin seeds into the same bowl. Add 1/4 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread the pumpkin seeds on a small baking sheet.
- 5
Place the sweet potatoes and pumpkin seeds in the preheated oven. Bake the pumpkin seeds for 2 minutes; remove and let cool. Bake the potatoes for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 6
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, a small squeeze of lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Mix the vegan sour cream, remaining lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, regular paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and salt to taste. Whisk until the sour cream taste is mostly gone and the lime-cilantro flavor is dominant but not overpowering.
- 8
Warm the tortillas in pairs in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
- 9
Put 2 spoonfuls of beans onto each pair of warmed tortillas. Add 4 sweet potato pieces, a spoonful or two of the sour cream mixture, some pumpkin seeds, and some cilantro.
- Calories 496.84 kcal High 25%
- Protein 16.65 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 63.53 g 23%
- Total Fat 19.67 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 7.02 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.49 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 326.64 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 13.14 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 7.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 179.38 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.18 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 207.98 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 583.62 mcg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin C 15.57 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 496.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 496.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos healthy?
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 496.84 calories and 16.65 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 326.64 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.02 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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