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Ginger Sesame Family Table Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Sesame Greens, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

30 Minutes

Ginger Sesame Family Table Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Sesame Greens

Savory ginger, toasted sesame, and a hint of sweetness. This recipe packs roasted sweet potato and black beans into a fast, colorful taco night, balanced for familiar flavor and easy family-style serving, with an easy extra layer of vegetables. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

VegetarianBudget-friendlyHigh fiberFamily favoriteExtra greens
Prep16 min
Cook21 min
Serves4
Total37 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 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cups baby greens
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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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 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce.

  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 tsp toasted sesame oil and finish.

  5. 5

    Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

515calories18gprotein17gfiber