Van Life Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Two sweet potato and black bean tacos topped with cilantro and lime wedges on a rustic wooden surface.

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Van Life Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Roasted sweet potatoes and black beans tossed with smoky spices fill soft tortillas for a van-life or car camping dinner that's vegan, colorful, and comforting. Top with avocado and cilantro for fresh flavor.

Servings servings

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 18

Total Time 30

Equipment

Large skillet or sauté pan
Spoon
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium sweet potato peeled, diced
1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 small flour or corn tortillas
1 ripe avocado sliced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato, cook 8-10 minutes, stirring, until just tender.
Stir in black beans, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Warm tortillas in the pan or over a flame.
Fill tortillas with sweet potato-black bean mixture. Top with avocado and cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

Dice sweet potatoes small so they cook quickly. Use canned beans for ease, and serve straight from the pan to minimize mess.

Calories: 859kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Keyword: easy cleanup, one-pot, sweet potato, taco, van-life, vegan

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