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Lemon Herb Weeknight Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Citrus Slaw, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

30 Minutes

Lemon Herb Weeknight Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Citrus Slaw

Bright citrus and garden herbs. This recipe packs roasted sweet potato and black beans into a fast, colorful taco night, streamlined for the busiest part of the week, with a fresh, crunchy side built into the recipe. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

VegetarianBudget-friendlyHigh fiberWeeknightProduce-forward
Prep14 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Total34 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
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tbsp fresh citrus juice
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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

    Massage the cabbage with citrus juice and a pinch of salt; serve on top or alongside.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

485calories18gprotein16gfiber