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Skillet Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce

Name: Skillet Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 small gluten-free corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 ripe avocado; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (e.g., coconut yogurt) or more lime juice if preferred; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Pinch of salt

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 8, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026

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Skillet Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce with measured ingredients, 30-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for one-pot, one-pan, skillet, casserole, and sheet-pan recipes.

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 small gluten-free corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ripe avocado
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (e.g., coconut yogurt) or more lime juice if preferred
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt

Ingredients for Skillet Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
Add diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper, coating the vegetables evenly.
Add the rinsed black beans and cook for 3-4 minutes to heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, prepare the avocado lime sauce by blending avocado, lime juice, dairy-free yogurt (or extra lime juice), garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl or blender until smooth and creamy.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by spooning the sweet potato and black bean mixture onto each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce or spinach, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of avocado lime sauce.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges, if desired.