Thursday, July 10, 2014

{Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos}


Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6-8 tacos

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced into 1/2 inch cubes
4 Tbls coconut oil, divided
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 14oz box black beans, rinsed & drained
1 c frozen organic yellow corn, thawed & drained
3 Tbls honey
3 Tbls lime juice
2 Tbls fresh chopped cilantro
Corn tortillas
*Optional: shredded lettuce, cabbage, vegan cheese (or feta for your non-CF friends), diced avocados, fresh salsa

Preheat oven to 425.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a small bowl toss your cubed sweet potatoes with 3 Tbls oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper & Salt & pepper.  Spread potatoes evenly on your lined baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes till tender, toss once halfway through baking.

While those are roasting nicely, in a large skillet heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion and garlic and sauteed till soft.  Reduce heat and add your black beans, corn, honey & lime juice and heat through till warm.  Toss in your sweet potatoes and fresh cilantro and serve over warm tortillas with desired optional toppings.

COMPLETE MEAL IDEA: Serve with fresh berries & simple side salad.

Recipe adapted from www.cookingclassy.com


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