Spicy Sweet Potato and Bean Tacos
Roasted chili- and cumin-seasoned sweet potatoes, black bean salsa, and orange-jicama slaw in flour tortillas
Spicy Sweet Potato and Bean Tacos
Roasted chili- and cumin-seasoned sweet potatoes, black bean salsa, and orange-jicama slaw in flour tortillas
Course
Entrees
Cuisine
Plant Forward
Keyword
vegan
,
vegetarian
Servings
4
2 tacos each
Servings
4
2 tacos each
Ingredients
1 1/4
lb
sweet potatoes
peeled and diced
2
tsp
olive or vegetable oil
1/2
tsp
ground cumin
1/2
tsp
dark chili powder
8
ea
flour tortillas 6″
1
cup
Black Bean Salsa
recipe follows
1
cup
Orange Jicama Slaw
recipe follows
Black Bean Salsa
6
oz
canned black beans
rinsed and drained
1/4
cup
fresh tomato
chopped
2
Tbsp
red onion
peeled and chopped
1
Tbsp
red wine vinegar
1
Tbsp
olive oil
1 1/2
tsp
fresh cilantro leaves
chopped
1/8
tsp
kosher salt
1/8
tsp
ground cumin
1/8
tsp
dark chili powder
1
pinch
ground black pepper
Orange-Jicama Slaw
1/2
cup
fresh jicama
peeled and cut into matchsticks (2″x1/8″x1/8″)
1/4
cup
fresh orange
peeled, seeded and chopped
2
Tbsp
orange juice
2
Tbsp
fresh carrot
peeled and shredded 1/8″
2
Tbsp
fresh red pepper
seeded and cut into matchsticks
1
Tbsp
green onion (scallion)
trimmed and sliced 1/4″
1
tsp
jalapeno pepper
seeded and minced (or to taste)
2
pinches
ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine potato, oil, ground cumin, and chili powder. Toss to coat.
On sheet pan, place potatoes in single layer. Bake, turning once, until golden brown and tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
For each taco, layer 1/4 cup potatoes, 1/8 cup Black Bean Salsa, and 1/8 cup Orange-Jicama Slaw on tortilla. Serve.
Black Bean Salsa
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Cover. Keep chilled for service or use as directed in recipe.
Orange-Jicama Slaw
Combine all ingredients. Toss to coat. Cover. Keep chilled for service or use as directed in recipe.