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Lemon Herb Weeknight Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Roasted Chickpeas

Bright citrus and garden herbs. This weeknight recipe packs roasted sweet potato and black beans into a fast, colorful taco night, then adds extra plant protein and texture.

DinnerPartyPicnicVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh-fiberSheet PanOvenVegetarianBudget-friendlyHigh fiberWeeknightPlant protein
Prep58 min
Cook21 min
Serves3
Total79 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and two-thirds of 1 lemon, zested and juiced and 2 tsp dried oregano.

  2. 2

    Roast for 18–20 minutes, turning once. Add the black beans to the pan for the final 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame.

  4. 4

    Fill tortillas with cabbage, sweet potato, beans, and avocado. Add 2 tbsp chopped parsley and finish.

  5. 5

    Roast or skillet-crisp the chickpeas until golden and add them during the final five minutes.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 3 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
490calories23gprotein52gcarbs21gfat20gfiber699mgsodium