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Sweet Potato, Poblano & Black Bean Tacos Recipe Instructions

Roasted Sweet Potato And Black Bean Tacos Recipe

Vegetarian Mexican sweet potato & black bean tacos, along with smoky poblano peppers, creamy guacamole, shredded cabbage slaw & tangy salsa.
4.87 from 105 votes

Recipe Info

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 tacos
Category Snacks
Cuisine Mexican

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 7g

Ingredients For Roasted Sweet Potato And Black Bean Tacos Recipe
 

For the roasted sweet potatoes & poblano

  • 1 Large Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi)
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • 2 Teaspoons Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder)
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil

For the spicy black beans

  • 1 Cup Black Beans cooked
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil

For the cabbage slaw

  • 1/2 Cup Green Cabbage (Patta Gobi) shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Red Cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 Cup Carrots (Gajar) shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)

For the guacamole

  • 1 Large Avocado
  • 1 Serrano Pepper
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

For the pico de gallo (optional)

  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1 Large Tomato
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)

For assembling the tacos

  • 10 Corn Tortillas
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cotija Cheese
  • 1 Lime

Step By Step Instructions for Roasted Sweet Potato And Black Bean Tacos Recipe
 

Preparing the roasted sweet potatoes & poblano

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F or 200 C. In the meantime, peel and dice the sweet potatoes to 1/2 inch cubes. Also dice the poblano peppers.
    1 Large Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi), 1 Poblano Pepper
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  2. Sprinkle all the spices like cumin powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, garlic powder, oregano and salt.
    2 Teaspoons Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder), 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 Teaspoon Salt
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  3. Drizzle some oil on the vegetables and toss to coat them with the spices. Arrange them on the baking tray so the pieces are not touching
    1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
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  4. Bake the vegetables in the oven for around 30 minutes, turning them once midway, till they are well roasted. You can also roast the vegetables in a pan over low-medium heat.
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Preparing the spicy black beans

  1. Drain and rinse the black beans if using canned beans. If making your own, soak the beans overnight and boil them in salted water until they are cooked.
    1 Cup Black Beans
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  2. Heat some oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Cook them on medium heat till they are slightly brown on the edges for around 2-3 minutes.
    1 Small Onion, 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
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  3. Add the cooked black beans to the pan.
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  4. Season with cumin powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, salt.
    1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1 Teaspoon Salt
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  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes till the beans are heated through.
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Preparing the cabbage slaw

  1. Combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, salt and black pepper powder in a mixing bowl.
    1/2 Cup Green Cabbage (Patta Gobi), 1/2 Cup Red Cabbage, 1/4 Cup Carrots (Gajar), 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
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  2. Mix all the ingredients together and set aside to marinate.
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Preparing the guacamole

  1. Add avocado, serrano pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and salt to a blender.
    1 Large Avocado, 1 Serrano Pepper, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
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  2. Add a few spoons of water and blend to make a smooth paste. Cover and set aside.
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For the pico de gallo (optional)

  1. Combine chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt and black pepper powder in a bowl.
    1 Small Onion, 1 Large Tomato, 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
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  2. Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
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Assembling the tacos

  1. Warm up the tortillas on a pan, for roughly 30 seconds on each side.
    10 Corn Tortillas
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  2. Smear a spoonful of guacamole on each tortilla.
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  3. Then spoon the roasted potato and poblano mixture along with the prepared spicy black beans.
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  4. Top with a pinch of the cabbage slaw.
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  5. Top with pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro and lime juice as desired. Serve immediately.
    1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1 Tablespoon Cotija Cheese, 1 Lime
    Sweet Potato, Poblano & Black Bean Tacos Recipe Instructions