Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Black Bean Whole Wheat Taco Bowls™
Roasting the sweet potatoes gives them a deeper, more caramelized flavor, which balances nicely with the savory black beans.
40 Minutes Prep
50 Minutes Total
8 Servings
Ingredient List
- 1 1/4 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 poblano chiles, stems and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed
- 8 Old El Paso™ whole wheat Taco Bowls™
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Preparation
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place sweet potatoes on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over potatoes, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat lime juice and honey. Set aside.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Stir in poblano chiles, onion, oregano, chipotle powder, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to combine. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just tender. Add roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is heated through.
- Heat bowls as directed on package. Divide sweet potato and black bean mixture among bowls. Drizzle a little of the lime and honey sauce over each; garnish with green onion and pepitas.
Expert Tips
- Pepita is Spanish for pumpkin seeds. You can find them hulled and raw or roasted. To roast: Spread raw pepitas in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Roast in 325°F oven, stirring occasionally, 10 to 13 minutes or until golden.
- For this recipe, look for sweet potatoes with a red skin and orange flesh.
- Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
Nutrition
Calories210(Calories from Fat60),Total Fat7g(Saturated Fat1 1/2g,Trans Fat0g),Cholesterol0mgSodium500mgTotal Carbohydrate33g(Dietary Fiber5g Sugars6g),Protein4g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A200%;Vitamin C15%;Calcium6%;Iron8%; Exchanges:1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:2*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
