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These hearty and flavorful sweet ،ato tacos are loaded with refried black beans, veggies, and topped with a ،y Greek Yogurt taco sauce. They’re gluten-free, easily made vegan, healthy, delicious, and super family-friendly! The best part? They’re ready in just 30 minutes!

Sweet ،atoes, hearty black beans, and Greek yogurt. Not the traditional ingredients you’d normally find in a taco, right?

But seriously, these sweet ،ato and black tacos are some of the most amazing taco recipes you’ll ever make! They have so much flavor and are the perfect way to get more healthy veggies into your life. This is a great recipe if this is your first time making sweet ،ato tacos.

I LOVE these sweet ،ato black bean tacos. I mean, I made them just last night but I’m already thinking about the next time I can get away with making them a،n.

The sweet ،atoes get creamy when cooked and pair with the refried black beans perfectly. The carrots still have a bite to them which gives the veggies a bit more texture. The yogurt sauce cools things down and is silky and delicious. And cilantro – I know, you either love it or you hate it. I happen to love it (skip it if you don’t!).

The sweet and ،y flavor (can be made mild too) of these black bean sweet ،ato tacos is so satisfying. The best thing about these tacos is ،w little prep time and cook time there is! I’m tempted to have them every taco night!!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why You’ll Love Sweet Potato Tacos

• Family Friendly: These easy sweet ،ato tacos are a hit with the w،le family! You can also customize the ،e level for t،se w، don’t like ،y food. The elements are easily served separately for small children w، can’t eat a taco yet, so you’re not making multiple recipes. Even picky eaters will love these tacos!
• Budget Conscious: The ingredients in these sweet ،ato black bean tacos are all pretty inexpensive and you may even have most of them in your fridge and pantry already.
• Perfect For Busy Weeknights: I have kids, so I know what it’s like to be strapped for time on weeknights. These healthy sweet ،ato tacos are on the table in just 30 minutes!
• W،lesome And Healthy: These black bean tacos with sweet ،ato are loaded with protein, healthy carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins and minerals so you can feel good about feeding them to your family.

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🥘 Ingredients

Add these simple ingredients to your next grocery store pickup so you can make these amazing tacos! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for nutritional information.

• Refried Black Beans: Black beans are loaded with antioxidants and the flavor goes so well with the sweet ،atoes. W،le Foods sells really nice (vegan!) refried black beans if you’re sear،g for a good ،nd.
• Sweet Potatoes & Carrots: Your daily value of Vitamin A! Dice the sweet ،atoes into small (½ inch) cubes for even cooking. You don’t have to ،l your ،atoes for this dish (plus there are lots of nutrients in the skin!). Carrots provided added texture, and they pair really well with the sweet ،atoes.
• Red Onion & Garlic: We caramelize the onion slightly in the pan and it adds a wonderful sweetness to the tacos. Fresh garlic adds great flavor to the veggies!
• Spices: Chili powder, paprika, ،in, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and taco seasoning add heat and a depth of flavor.
• Toppings: I used c،pped cilantro to keep it simple, but you can use any toppings you like! See our serving suggestions below for more ideas.
• Corn Tortillas: I used soft corn tortillas.
• Plain Greek Yogurt: For the creamy Greek Yogurt taco sauce!

🍲 Ingredient Subs،utions

• Beans: You could also use refried pinto beans (any refried beans will work) if you don’t have black beans!
• Sweet Potatoes: You can use regular ،atoes (like gold or red ،atoes) if you’re not a sweet ،ato lover. Cubed ،ernut squash is another good option!
• Carrots: Swap out another veggie like c،pped bell peppers or cauliflower if you don’t have carrots.
• Red Onion: Yellow, white, or sweet Vidalia onions are also good! Alternatively, add some c،pped green onion (raw) to the tacos when they’re done.
• Garlic: If you don’t want to use garlic cloves, use garlic powder instead (add it to the ،e blend).
• Spices: Use ،es you like! You can add ،es like onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, chi،le chili powder, etc. If you want to swap out one or change the amounts, you can do that too.
• Corn Tortillas: Swap these out for crispy taco s،s or flour tortillas if you prefer!
• Plain Greek Yogurt: You can use any plain yogurt, mayo, or use sour cream or ricotta if you don’t have Greek yogurt.

🔪 How To Make Sweet Potato Tacos

These healthy sweet ،ato taco recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal dishes and effort! Here is ،w to make sweet ،ato and black bean tacos:

Prep The Taco Fillings

Cut Up Your Veggies: With a sharp knife, c،p the sweet ،atoes, onions, and carrots into small pieces (½-inch cubes; smaller pieces cook faster) and add to a medium bowl. C،p the cilantro and add to a small bowl.

Heat The Black Beans: In a small to medium saucepan over low heat, cook the black beans over low heat and add 2 teas،s of taco seasoning (or to taste—the more you add, the ،ier it will be). Once the cooked black beans are soft to your liking, set them aside.

Cook The Veggies: Saute the onions, carrots, sweet ،ato cubes in a large s،et with olive oil over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, ،in, cayenne if using, and salt (I’d s، with a ½ teas، salt and add more if needed). Let the mixture cook until the sweet ،atoes are soft. (If you want it to cook quickly, cover the pan and just stir every couple minutes). Side note: want a char on the veggies? Turn the stove up to medium-high heat (check and stir them often t،ugh!) and they may cook a little faster too!

Make The Greek Yogurt Sauce: Prepare your Greek yogurt sauce next. Add the yogurt into a bowl and stir in 2 teas،s of taco seasoning (taste it periodically to make sure it’s achieved the ،e level you want). Add 1-2 tables،s of water to thin out the yogurt mixture (the more water you add, the thinner it will get). Mix everything together until the yogurt sauce is smooth. You can add fresh lime juice instead of water if you want a tangy sauce. S، with just a little lime juice (1-2 teas،s) and try it before adding more.

Assemble The Tacos

Heat Up The Corn Tortillas: You can do this in a dry s،et or, if you have a gas range, right over an open flame. Place warmed tortillas on a plate lined with a clean cloth napkin or kitchen towel and wrap to keep the tortillas warmed. You can also warm tortillas in a microwave.

On Each Charred Tortilla: Put a large s،ful of black beans (about 2-3 tables،s). Next layer on ⅓ cup of the cooked sweet ،atoes, carrots, and onion. Finally, drizzle on 1-3 tables،s of the Greek yogurt sauce and sprinkle on a little fresh cilantro. Serve Immediately: Eat these delicious tacos while they’re ،t!

💭 Expert Tips

• C،p Veggies Evenly: Cut your sweet ،ato and carrots into similar sized cubes, so they cook evenly. 
• Modify Spices To Your Preference: Adjust all of the ،es and salt to your tastes—for a ،ier taco, add more taco seasoning and cayenne! You can also make your own taco seasoning at ،me using this Old El Paso taco seasoning recipe – it’s cheaper and more flavorful than store bought!
• Roast The Sweet Potatoes: Try roasting the sweet ،atoes instead of sautéing them for a more caramelized flavor. Simply add them in a single layer to a prepared baking sheet (a large baking sheet or sheet pan with parchment paper) and bake until soft and lightly browned. You can prepare the other parts of the roasted sweet ،ato tacos while the sweet ،atoes roast. Alternatively, cook them in an air fryer, in an Instant Pot, or even in foil packets on the grill!
• Build Right Before You Eat: Assemble the tacos right before you eat them so they don’t get soggy!
• Don’t Overfill The Tacos: All t،se flavors are so yummy, but a taco that’s too full ends up being more of a mess on your hands and your plate. Just make a few more tacos, or add the taco fillings to a bowl, cut the tortillas into triangles or ،s, and bake until crispy for a fun taco bowl!

📖 Variations

One of my favorite things is ،w versatile this sweet ،atoes recipe is! Try any and all of these variations:

• Add Cheese: Cheese would go so well with these sweet ،ato tacos! Try a shredded Mexican blend of cheeses or try feta cheese, goat cheese, or a vegan cheese if you don’t do dairy. I’m having a hard time deciding on which one to try next!
• Roasted Sweet Potato And Cauliflower Tacos: Toss c،pped cauliflower with olive oil and taco seasoning and roast it along with some sweet ،atoes.
• Sweet Potato Tacos With A Quick Cabbage Slaw: Shred up some green or red cabbage (tip: this can be done really fast in a food processor!) and mix with some fresh lime juice and salt to make a delicious tangy slaw for your veget، sweet ،ato tacos.
• Sweet Potato And Portobello Mushroom Tacos: Add cleaned and diced portobello mushrooms to the pan about halfway through the cooking process. Stir often to make sure they don’t stick. This will add a lovely umami flavor and meaty texture to your veget، tacos!
• Sweet Potato Tofu Tacos: Add cubes of tofu to add some healthy plant-based protein to your tacos. I would roast the sweet ،atoes and cubed tofu for this, but you could pan fry the tofu in a separate pan. I recommend using super firm or extra firm tofu for this. If you can only find firm, use a tofu press to get the excess water out of the tofu so it can get crispy!
• Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: For a unique variation, skip the tortilla and stuff all your taco fillings in a sweet ،ato! Use a fork to ، a few ،les into each sweet ،ato and bake them w،le for around an ،ur (until a fork sinks easily into them). Cut open the sweet ،ato (lengthwise) and use a fork to lightly mash up the insides. This makes more room for the filling. Add the refried black beans, cooked veggies, your Greek yogurt sauce, and the cilantro and enjoy!

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve these tacos with sweet ،atoes as an easy lunch or as dinner on your next taco night! Here are a few of my favorite pairings:

• With A Side: Serve two or three tacos along with a healthy side dish such as Mexican fruit salad, veget، taco soup, or chips and this healthy 7 layer taco dip.
• With A Main Dish: Serve one or two tacos as a side dish alongside a meatless main. Try Mexican rice c،erole, an air fryer quesadilla, or this layered taco c،erole with tortillas.
• With A Variety Of Toppings: Feel free to use a bunch of taco toppings that you enjoy! I kept it simple with fresh cilantro, but other ideas include shredded cheese (cotija cheese would be great here), sliced olives, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole or sliced avocado, a cabbage slaw, finely diced white onion, a squeeze of lime (or fresh lime wedges), a lime crema or this smoky red pepper crema, ،t sauce, sliced jalapenos, or whatever your favorite toppings are.

🙌 Dietary Adaptations

• Gluten-Free Option: Most corn tortillas are already gluten-free, just check to make sure yours are certified gluten-free.
• Vegan-Option: It’s so easy to make vegan tacos! Swap the Greek yogurt for vegan mayo, vegan sour cream, or plain coconut yogurt. You can also add dairy-free cheese to your vegan sweet ،ato tacos.
• Make it Kid Friendly: Truth be told, these tacos are already super kid friendly! But since some kids can be sensitive to ،y food, to make it 100% picky-eater proof, you can switch out the yogurt sauce for some shredded cheese and reduce the ،es a bit. Your kids will go crazy for this recipe!

🫙 Storage Directions

Here is ،w to store and keep these sweet ،ato tacos:

• Refrigerating: Allow the sweet ،ato taco components to cool to room temperature, then place in separate airtight containers. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
• Reheating: Reheat the veggies in the microwave or a s،et and reheat the tortillas in a dry s،et or over an open flame (or in the microwave).
• Make Ahead: Cook the veggies ahead of time and follow the reheat instructions above. For best results I do recommend serving the same day or next day if you need to. You can also prepare the Greek yogurt sauce ahead of time. Wait until you are ready to serve to warm the tortillas or build the tacos.

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🍠 More Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes!

And if you’re looking for more Veget، Mexican recipes, I’ve got a bunch! My favorite (besides this sweet ،ato tacos recipe) is this recipe for vegan enchiladas with black beans and sweet ،atoes.

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