30 Minutes
Coconut Lime Lunchbox-Later Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Quick-Pickled Onion
Creamy coconut, lime, and gentle aromatic spice. This recipe packs roasted sweet potato and black beans into a fast, colorful taco night, planned to hold well for tomorrow's lunch, with a bright, tangy counterpoint. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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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
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and two-thirds of 3/4 cup light coconut milk and 1 lime, zested and juiced.
- 2
Roast for 18–20 minutes, turning once. Add the black beans to the pan for the final 5 minutes.
- 3
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame.
- 4
Fill tortillas with cabbage, sweet potato, beans, and avocado. Add 1 tsp mild curry powder and finish.
- 5
Toss the onion with vinegar and a pinch of salt; let it stand while the meal cooks, then spoon over the top.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
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