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Illustrated sweet potato and black bean tacos with shredded cabbage — a family-friendly dinner recipe

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

35 min totalServes 4Fooddinner
Dietary options:vegetarianvegandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Important

This recipe is for family meal inspiration only. It is not medical or dietary advice. Consult your child's doctor or a registered dietitian about specific dietary needs, food allergies, or health conditions.

Ingredients

9 itemsPantry-friendly
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsedpantry staple
  • 8 corn tortillaspantry staple
  • 2 tbsp olive oilpantry staple
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, cumin, and chili powder on a baking sheet.

  2. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly caramelized.

  3. Meanwhile, warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat.

  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or the oven.

  5. Fill each tortilla with roasted sweet potato, black beans, shredded cabbage, and cilantro.

  6. Squeeze fresh lime over the top before serving.

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