Hearty Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Tacos
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Tacos are savory, hearty, and wildly satisfying without making you feel like you just ate a brick. Caramelized sweet potatoes with crispy edges. Creamy black beans that taste like they simmered all day. Fluffy scrambled eggs that know their place in the taco hierarchy.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 609kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 1 Cup Red Onion Chopped
- 2 Large Sweet Potatoes scrubbed and cut into ½-inch cubes, about 4 cups
- 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt divided
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 15 Ounces Black Beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- ¼ Cup Water
- 8 Large Eggs
- 12 Flour Tortillas 6-inch, warmed
- 2 Avocados sliced
- ½ Cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- Hot Sauce optional
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion. Cook until just starting to soften, about 3–4 minutes.5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, 1 Cup Red Onion
- Add the sweet potatoes, 2 more tablespoons olive oil, and 1½ teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes.2 Large Sweet Potatoes, 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- Stir in the chili powder and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the black beans and water. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.1 Teaspoon Chili Powder, 15 Ounces Black Beans, ¼ Cup Water
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.8 Large Eggs
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until softly set, about 3–4 minutes.
- Divide the sweet potato mixture among the tortillas. Top with scrambled eggs, avocado slices, cilantro, and hot sauce if desired. Serve warm.12 Flour Tortillas, 2 Avocados, ½ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Hot Sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1294mg | Potassium: 1128mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 16994IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 5mg