This quick and easy taco dinner adds your favorite toppings right in the skillet.
Makes 6 servings, 2 tacos per serving.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup (1 medium) sweet onion, diced
- 4 cups (2 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 15.5 ounces (1 can) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresca Mexican cheese
- 12 corn tortillas, warmed
- Salsa
Directions:
- Add oil into a 12-in skillet or wok on medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add diced sweet potatoes and cumin. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly browned and tender. Add salt and pepper to taste
- Stir in black beans and cook for 5 more minutes or until beans are warmed through. Remove from heat.
- Top sweet potato and black beans in the skillet with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Serve with warm tortillas and salsa.
Tips:
- Mix up the toppings with these additional favorites: chopped green onions, sour cream, corn, chopped red bell pepper, chopped cucumbers or guac.
- How to Warm Tortillas: Preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap tortillas in batches of six in aluminum foil and place in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until fully heated.