Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These Sweet Potato Tacos are made with spiced roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and avocado salsa. A great easy and healthy vegan meal!

These Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos are one of my go-to meals when I'm looking for something fast and flavorful. This dish is healthy and ready in under 30 minutes!

This is a great meal when you're looking for something fresh and flavorful, but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. It's perfect for a quick, light lunch or dinner.

It's made with sweet potatoes that are tossed in olive oil and Mexican spices like cumin and chili powder, then roasted in the oven until tender. The sweet potatoes are paired with black beans and topped with a simple avocado salsa.

These tacos can be customized by adding any of your favorite toppings. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free, making it a great choice for many diets.

It has a nice balance of sweetness from the sweet potatoes, earthiness from the black beans, creaminess from the avocadoes, crunchy texture with the addition of fresh veggies, and hot sauce for a spicy kick.

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• Do Sweet Potatoes Need To Be Peeled Before Roasting?
• Ingredients For Sweet Potato Tacos
• How To Roast Sweet Potatoes For Tacos
• How Long Does It Take To Roast Sweet Potatoes?
• How To Make Avocado Salsa
• What To Serve With Sweet Potato Tacos
• How Long Do These Tacos Last In The Fridge?
• Can They Be Frozen?
• Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Do Sweet Potatoes Need To Be Peeled Before Roasting?

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite overall ingredients to keep around the kitchen, because they are so versatile. They can be used to make everything from soups to fries to salads.

They're hearty and the flavor lends itself to any number of cuisines. I especially love to use sweet potatoes when preparing vegan and vegetarian meals.

Sweet potatoes are an inexpensive ingredient to have on hand, making them a great choice for healthy and budget-friendly meals.

It is not necessary to peel the sweet potatoes before making these sweet potato tacos, but I recommend washing and scrubbing them to remove any excess dirt before roasting them.

Ingredients For Sweet Potato Tacos

Here's what you'll need to make them.

• 1-2 Sweet Potatoes (yields 5 heaping cups diced)
• 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Chili Powder
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Kosher Salt (split)
• ½ tsp. Pepper
• 2-3 Avocadoes
• 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro (minced)
• 1 can Black Beans (can use Pinto or Refried Beans)
• Corn Tortillas (or flour tortillas if not gluten free)
• Greens, veggies, pickled jalapenos, hot sauce, or toppings of choice

How To Roast Sweet Potatoes For Tacos

Roasting vegetables is one of my favorite ways to prepare them. It's easy to do and helps to bring out their natural sweetness. I roast everything from Brussels sprouts to green beans and am consistently pleased with the results.

All that's needed to roast the sweet potatoes for these tacos is to wash and scrub them thoroughly, dice them into chunks, toss them in olive oil and a couple of spices, and pop them in the oven until tender.

Sweet potatoes vary in size, so I recommend using 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes in order to yield the 5 heaping cups diced that are used to make this recipe.

1. To roast the potatoes, simply wash and scrub 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes to remove any excess dirt. Dry the sweet potatoes with a towel. Feel free to peel the sweet potatoes if desired, but this step is not necessary.
2. Dice the sweet potatoes into chunks (yields 5 heaping cups diced). Make sure they are relatively the same size to ensure that they cook evenly.
3. Place the diced sweet potatoes onto a large baking sheet.
4. Drizzle them with 3 Tbsp. olive oil and then sprinkle 2 tsp. each garlic and onion powder over them, along with 1 tsp. each of chili powder and cumin and ½ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper.
5. Toss the sweet potatoes until they are completely coated in the olive oil and spices.

How Long Does It Take To Roast Sweet Potatoes?

Cooking times may vary slightly, but in general it takes 22-24 minutes to roast the sweet potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

The outside of the sweet potatoes becomes slightly crispy and the inside tender, but not mushy when done. They become quite fragrant as they roast along with the spices in the oven.

1. Once the sweet potatoes are completely coated in the oil and spices, pop the baking sheet into an oven heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Roast the the sweet potatoes for 22-24 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
3. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set aside.
4. While the sweet potatoes are roasting in the oven, prepare 1 can of black beans (can use pinto or refried beans if preferred) according to package instructions.
5. Chop any veggie toppings at this time, such as lettuce or greens of choice, radishes, cabbage, bell peppers, or onions (optional).

How To Make Avocado Salsa

I'm not sure that this is technically a salsa, but it's salsa-esque.

It's easy to make and can be prepared while the sweet potatoes are roasting and the black beans heating on the stove top.

This salsa topping is best made using 2-3 medium to large sized ripe avocadoes. The avocadoes are cut into chunks, scooped into a bowl, and tossed with fresh lime juice and cilantro, along with some kosher salt.

1. To make the salsa, cut 2-3 ripe avocadoes in half. Remove the pit from the avocadoes and discard.
2. Take a knife and score the avocados.
3. Take a spoon and scoop the avocadoes out into a bowl. Scoring them with a knife allows them to scoop them into chunks.
4. Mince 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro.
5. Add 2 Tbsp. lime juice, 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro, and ½ tsp. kosher salt to the avocadoes.
6. Gently stir until completely combined. You can also mash the avocadoes to make more of a guacamole if you prefer a creamier texture.

What To Serve With Sweet Potato Tacos

Once all of the components are ready, it's time to assemble the tacos.

To keep this recipe gluten free, I opted for corn tortillas. Feel free to use flour tortillas if gluten is not an issue for you.

1. Warm tortillas on the stove top or in the microwave if desired.
2. Spoon some of the warmed black beans (or beans of choice) onto the tortillas.
3. Add desired amount of the roasted sweet potatoes.
4. Top with generous amount of the avocado salsa.
5. Add any crispy vegetable toppings, such as lettuce or greens of choice, cabbage, or onions.
6. Garnish with pickled jalapenos and hot sauce for extra spice (optional).

These tacos can be served on their own, or paired with a side dish like Spanish rice, cilantro lime slaw, chipotle coleslaw, or black bean corn salad.

Here are some more great topping ideas:

• Cashew Cilantro Sauce
• Roasted Poblano Guacamole
• Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dressing
• Pickled Onions
• Tomatoes
• Grilled Corn
• Pico de Gallo
• Salsa
• Mexican Crema
• Queso Fresco or cheese of choice
• Radishes

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How Long Do These Tacos Last In The Fridge?

Any leftover roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and avocado salsa may be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Make sure to allow them to cool completely before transferring to the fridge.

Can They Be Frozen?

This dish is best enjoyed fresh, or within a few days and I do not recommend freezing it.

Healthy and flavorful tacos in less than 30 minutes! Who said you can't have your tacos and eat them, too?

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