Tacos de Camote y Frijol Negro con Aguacate

A bright, fiber-rich Mexican-style lunch taco packed with roasted sweet potato, protein-dense black beans, and creamy avocado—nutritious, satisfying, and light enough to keep you energized all afternoon.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 700 g / 1.5 lb), peeled and cut into 1.5 cm / 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or other neutral oil)
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (or 2 tbsp lime juice)
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional but great)
• 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional for crunch and volume)
• Hot sauce (optional)

Method

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  Step 1: Roast the sweet potatoes

  Heat oven to **220°C / 425°F** (200°C fan). Toss sweet potato cubes with **oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper**. Spread on a lined tray in a single layer (don’t crowd, or they’ll steam). Roast **18–22 minutes**, tossing halfway, until **tender with browned edges**.

• 2

  Step 2: Warm and lightly mash the black beans

  While the sweet potatoes roast, add black beans, **water**, and **garlic** to a small saucepan over **medium heat**. Cook **4–6 minutes**, stirring, until hot and slightly thickened. Use the back of a spoon to **lightly mash about 1/3** of the beans—this makes them creamy and helps them cling to the tortilla. Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed.

• 3

  Step 3: Warm the tortillas

  Heat a dry skillet over **medium-high**. Warm tortillas **20–30 seconds per side** until **toasty and flexible**. (Keep them wrapped in a clean towel to stay warm.)

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  Step 4: Assemble the tacos

  Spread a spoonful of beans on each tortilla, top with roasted sweet potatoes, then add **cabbage/lettuce (if using)** and **avocado slices**.

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  Step 5: Finish bright

  Squeeze **lime** over the tacos, sprinkle with **cilantro**, and add **hot sauce** if you like. Serve immediately.

Tips

• **Make it extra lunch-friendly (meal prep):** Roast sweet potatoes and make beans up to **4 days ahead**. Store separately; reheat beans with a splash of water and warm potatoes in a skillet or microwave.
• **Boost protein without heaviness:** Add an extra **1/2 can black beans** (use what you have) and increase spices slightly—still light, more sustaining.
• **No oven?** Pan-roast sweet potatoes in a nonstick skillet with **1–2 tbsp water**, covered **8–10 minutes** to steam-tender, then uncover to brown.
• **Whole-food benefits:** Sweet potatoes + black beans deliver **fiber for steady energy**, plus **plant protein** and minerals; avocado adds **heart-healthy fats** that keep you satisfied.
• **What to serve with:** A simple side of **fresh fruit**, or a quick **cabbage-lime slaw** (just cabbage + lime + salt) for extra crunch and veg.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)