30 Minutes
Pesto Parmesan Cozy Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Basil pesto and nutty Parmesan for instant weeknight appeal. This recipe packs roasted sweet potato and black beans into a fast, colorful taco night, made for a comforting dinner without an all-evening cook time, with a golden, savory crunch. 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
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and two-thirds of 1/3 cup basil pesto and 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan.
- 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 tbsp lemon juice and finish.
- 5
Toast the breadcrumbs and garlic in a dry skillet until golden, then sprinkle over each serving.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
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