Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos

Name: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed; 8 small corn or whole wheat tortillas; 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce; 1 avocado, sliced; A handful of fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Roasted sweet potatoes, warm black beans and crunchy cabbage in soft tortillas. A colorful, filling family dinner that is ready in about 40 minutes and easy on the budget.

By Central Health Editors2 min read · Updated 20 Oct 2026

Taco night does not need anything complicated. Sweet potatoes roast in the oven while the beans warm on the stove, and everyone builds their own. Kids love it, and it uses ingredients you can find at any grocery store.

Recipe

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos

Serves: 4
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min

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Ingredients

Steps

1Heat the oven to 425 F.
2Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, cumin, paprika and salt. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned at the edges.
4While they roast, warm the black beans in a small pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and cumin if you like.
5Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave.
6Fill each tortilla with sweet potatoes, beans, cabbage and avocado. Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

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Why families like it

Cost: Mostly pantry staples and produce
Time: About 40 minutes, mostly hands off
Kids can help: Rinsing beans, tearing cilantro, building tacos
Leftovers: Roasted sweet potatoes and beans make a quick lunch bowl

Make it your own

Swap the beans. Pinto beans or chickpeas work well too.
Add crunch. Toasted pumpkin seeds or diced cucumber.
Make a bowl. Skip the tortillas and serve everything over brown rice.
Keep it mild. Leave out the paprika for picky eaters and let adults add more at the table.

A short walk after dinner is a nice way to end the night. Read why in The Walk After Dinner.

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Published 19 Oct 2026 · Last updated 20 Oct 2026

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