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Sweet Potato, Corn, and Black Bean Tacos
  • 30 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 55 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (see recipe)
  • 3/4 lb sweet potato
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 stalk celery
  • 7 oz black beans
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 C corn
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Prepare taco seasoning
  • Wash and dry produce.
  • Dice sweet potatoes and onion, mince garlic, and slice celery.
  • Drain and rinse the black beans (if canned).
  • Measure the olive oil, corn, and water.

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

  • Place diced sweet potatoes in a bowl and toss them with 1 tbsp olive oil and half the taco seasoning (about 2 Tbsp).
  • Spread evenly over the foil-line baking tray.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender, removing them from the oven and tossing them once halfway through baking.

Caramelize Onions

  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 T olive oil over medium heat.
  • Once the pan is heated, add onion and sauté until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add in the garlic during the last minute of sauteing.

Add Beans, Corn, Celery

  • Add in the black beans, corn, celery, water, and remaining taco seasoning to saute pan with onions and garlic.
  • Cook until vegetables are soft and tender.
  • Toss in the roasted sweet potatoes and stir until well combined.

Serve

  • Scoop 1/4-1/2 C of filling onto warmed tortillas, depending upon size.
  • Garnish with desired toppings.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

  • 4 Servings
  • Difficulty: Difficult
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

A good way to reduce sodium from canned goods is to rinse them with water. Rinse the canned black beans!

Cultural Facts

There are two types of sweet potatoes: pale yellow with dry flesh and dark orange with moist flesh.

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