You know I’m all about meat… burgers, chicken, steak… you name it! But sometimes you just want to lighten it up a bit, and that’s where this meal comes into play. It’s a vegetarian taco meal, but for all you omnivores out there… don’t be turned off by the lack of meat… these black bean and sweet potato soft tacos are hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!
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Now tell me that doesn’t look hearty and delicious! 🙂 Peeled sweet potatoes are roasted with spices until they’re lightly caramelized, then sauteed with black beans, corn, onions, and tossed with a touch of honey and lime. Spoon that wonderful taco filling into some flour tortillas, top with some diced buttery avocado, shredded lettuce and purple cabbage, and torn cilantro leaves, and finish with a cool and refreshing honey, cilantro, and lime sour cream.
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Not only is this meal incredibly delicious and hearty, it’s also simple to prepare… in about 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal 🙂
Okay, on to the recipe at hand 🙂 The first thing you’ll do is peel some sweet potatoes, toss them with some olive oil and your seasonings. Roast them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes.
![An absolutely delicious vegetarian soft taco that even meat-eaters will LOVE! Sweet potatoes mixed with protein packed black beans make these extra hearty!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7906-2-1024x683.jpg)
While the potatoes are roasting, saute your onion and garlic, then add in the drained black beans, and corn. Add in the roasted sweet potatoes and toss together with some honey and lime juice and minced cilantro.
![An absolutely delicious vegetarian soft taco that even meat-eaters will LOVE! Sweet potatoes mixed with protein packed black beans make these extra hearty!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7908-2-1024x683.jpg)
Your filling is complete! You may have noticed in the beginning pictures that my flour tortillas look a little… ahem… rustic and not quite round and uniform lol. I made my own Flour Tortillas earlier in the day 🙂 If you’ve never made your own before… don’t be scared by it… it’s verrrrrry simple, takes about 40-50 minutes, and the flavor is absolutely incredible! However, these black bean tacos would still be amazingly good with store-bought tortillas as well 🙂
You can top these tacos with any toppings you want, seriously, customize these to your tastes 🙂 I chose some shredded romaine lettuce, shredded purple cabbage (I love the color and the crunch), diced avocado, roughly chopped cilantro leaves and a delicious cream sauce. To make the sauce I just combined sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, honey, and a pinch of salt and chili powder in my food processor and pulsed until I had a smooth, creamy sauce.
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Recipe adapted from Cooking Classy
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
- 1 small yellow or white onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 oz can black beans thoroughly rinsed and drained, 14.5
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed and drained
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Flour tortillas
- Toppings:
- Shredded romaine lettuce
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Diced avocado
- Minced cilantro
- Honey Lime and Cilantro Cream Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- small handful of fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- Satl pepper and chili powder, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, set aside. Peel and dice sweet potatoes and place in large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add in paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne and salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly, then pour onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring once halfway through baking.
- While the potatoes are roasting, in a large skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute about 5 – 6 minutes, adding in garlic during last minute of cooking. Reduce heat a bit, to medium-low, add in drained and rinsed black beans, and corn, and heat until warmed through.
- Add in roasted sweet potatoes, drizzle with honey and lime juice and cilantro. Stir to combine well. Serve over warm tortillas with desired toppings.
- Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Serve drizzled over the tacos.
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Rattlebridge Farm--Foodie Friday & Everything Else says
Love the fresh spin you put on tacos. Looks delicious@
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Ili Hernandez says
Oh wow! This looks delicious. No wonder you were getting hungry even as you typed this post. Cause I am for sure. 🙂
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!! 😀 This is definitely one of my new favorite meals
Nibbles By Nic says
Congrats!! We are featuring your dynamic tacos this week at Munching Mondays! That combo of black beans and Sweet potato is killer…love it! Can’t wait to see you next week! xo Nic
The Chunky Chef says
Oh how awesome, thank you!! 🙂 I’m so excited!!
Caroline | carolinescooking says
These look so tasty! I have made a great salad with roast sweet potato, black beans and a lime-honey dressing so can already imagine how good these will be. The sour cream seems like a definite addition in there as well, great flavors. Thanks for bringing to Fiesta Friday.
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!! The sour cream sauce is absolutely amazing 🙂 That salad you made sounds really good!! Happy FF 🙂
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
This recipe looks so fresh and flavorful! It makes me feel like summer is on it’s way yipeeee! Your blog just keeps looking better and better!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much Julie!! 😀 I’m SO ready for warmer weather lol
Anjana (At The Corner Of Happy And Harried) says
This is a great veg taco!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you!! 🙂
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says
These look amazing! I make these killer sweet potato and black bean burritos, so I absolutely need to try this recipe out! Pinning to try later!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you Michelle!! I hope you LOVE these 😀
Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons says
Looks delicious! My family loves anything Mexican and I think they will enjoy this. Good for you making your own tortillas!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you!! I’m definitely into making the tortillas, they just taste so good 🙂 I hope you all love these!
Jess@CookingisMySport says
Normally I’m a carnivore, but these photos sure are tempting to me right now. Thanks for bringing to the party this week 🙂
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you Jess! Ohhhh I’m a carnivore most of the time, but these have converted me into trying more veggie meals 😀
Dini @ Giramuk's Kitchen says
You had me at caramelized Sweet Potatoes! 🙂 I love making vegetarian meals from time to time so I definitely have to try this! Looks really yummy!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you!! I’m a sucker for anything caramelized 😀 I hope you love these!!
Kaila (GF Life 24/7) says
I just LOVE the colors in the tacos, and of course how simple they are to make! Thank you so much for sharing, and have a wonderful weekend! Happy FF too!! 😀
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!! I’ve been craving these nearly every day since I made them lol. Enjoy your weekend, and happy FF!! 😀
Cindy @Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Honey lime goes great in here! I’ll take 2 please!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you!! Coming up 😉
Jo says
This is going on next week’s menu! Yum!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you! I hope you all LOVE it 😀
susan // the wimpy vegetarian says
LOVE this. It’s exactly how I like to eat dinner. All I’d need is a little cilantro lime rice and a salad and have a perfect meal. Really great recipe!!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you like it 😀 Ooooh I make cilantro lime rice all the time, it’s so tasty!
Sridevi Ravi says
I am reminded of, ‘eat the rainbow’, when I look at the vegetable goodness packed in this tortilla. i can imagine the burst of flavours in the mouth at the first bite. Ah, too tempting, Amanda!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!! The flavors really come alive in these… it almost tastes too good to be healthy!
Sarah says
Tacos? I’m there!
The Chunky Chef says
Lol, I’m the same way… anything to do with tacos is a win in my book 😀
Karren Haller says
Amanda, you make your recipes look so delicious, I could use your blog as my recipe box. So many are things my family would enjoy!!
Happy Wednesday, thanks for being a part of The Oh My Heartsie Girls WW this month.
Karren @Oh My Heartsie Girls
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much Karren! 🙂 Food photography is something I enjoy learning, as I’m still fairly new 🙂 I’m happy you’ve found some yummy recipes for your family! Happy Wednesday:D
Mindi @ Build Your Dream Body says
I found your recipe via the Buns in the Oven ‘What’s Cookin’ Wednesday’ Link up! These look so amazing! I’m always on the lookout for meatless dishes and I can’t wait to try this one.
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!! Meatless meals are so fun and tasty 😀 I hope you love this one!
Malia @ Small Town Girl says
Oh this sounds outstanding! Well done! Pinned 🙂
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much!!:D
Tara says
Great, great recipe, absolutely love this for vegetarian night. They would be gobbled up here!!
The Chunky Chef says
Thank you so much Tara! 🙂 I’m already wanting to have these again lol 🙂