Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos — Hearty, Plant-Based & Detox-Friendly
These Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos are a bold, plant-powered twist on comfort food — nourishing, fiber-rich, and simple to prep. Featuring roasted sweet potato, hearty black beans, and fresh cilantro in warm corn tortillas, this recipe is vegan, nutrient-dense, and inspired by the American Liver Foundation’s heart-healthy ethos. This combo delivers carrier-free nourishment: deeply grounding sweet potatoes, gut-loving fiber from black beans, and a dose of vitamin C from lime. Whether you're aiming to reduce inflammation, support liver health, or just add more real food into your life — this meal hits it all.
Why It Works
Sweet potatoes: Packed with beta-carotene, fiber, and minerals for toxin clearance and immune function.
Black beans: Plant protein and resistant starch support stable blood sugar and gut health.
Cilantro + lime: Flavorful detox helpers rich in antioxidants.
Whole-food grains (corn tortillas): Gluten-friendly base that balances each bite.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
6 small corn tortillas
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges for serving
(Inspired by American Liver Foundation) (American Liver Foundation)
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
While sweet potatoes roast, warm corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side. (American Liver Foundation)
When to Serve
Perfect for Meal 2 on healing days, taco nights, or as a wholesome lunch. Great for detox cycles or anytime your gut, liver, or body needs thoughtful, plant-based support.
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Sources
American Liver Foundation. “Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos” (American Liver Foundation)
