Sweet Potato, Avocado and Black Bean Tacos

Name: Sweet Potato, Avocado and Black Bean Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lb. sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2" chunks; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 c. salsa verde; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; 8 corn tortillas; 1/4 c. crumbled cotija or feta cheese; Cilantro, for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: May 19, 2017

Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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Ingredients

1 3/4 lb. sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2" chunks
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. chili powder
1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa verde
1 avocado, thinly sliced
8 corn tortillas
1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Arrange on large rimmed baking sheet; roast 30 minutes in 450°F oven.
2. Step 2In saucepan, combine black beans with salsa verde; cook on medium until warm, stirring.
3. Step 3Serve sweet potatoes and beans with avocado, corn tortillas, cotija or feta cheese and cilantro.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 465 cals, 13 g protein, 70 g carbs, 16 g fat (3 g sat), 16 g fiber, 715 mg sodium.

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