This hearty taco recipe features sweet potatoes, navy beans, corn and a spicy chipotle crème for a vibrant, healthy dinner from Ontario Bean Growers.
Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 10-12 tacos
Ingredients:
• 1 large sweet potato, diced, about 1/2” cubes
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) water, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (540 mL) navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) corn, canned or frozen and defrosted
• 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder
• 2 limes
• 1 avocado, diced
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chipotle chili powder
• Juice from half a lime
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) chipotle chili pepper (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add diced sweet potatoes and 1/4 cup water. Cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic and navy beans, cook 2 to 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and beans are heated through. Add corn, paprika, cumin, chill powders and remaining water. Cook until water has evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. To make the sauce, add yogurt, chipotle powder (more if you would like it spicier) and lime juice to a small bowl; stir until combined.
3. Serve sweet potato and bean filling on tortillas topped with avocado, chipotle sauce and cilantro.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 152; protein 6 g; total fat 3.5 g; saturated fat 0.6 g; trans fat 0 g; cholesterol 1 mg; carbohydrates 26.3; dietary fibre 5.5 g; sugar 3.6 g; sodium 190 mg; vitamin A 566 RE; vitamin C 11 mg; calcium 76 mg; iron 1.3 mg. Find more recipes online at ontariobeans.on.ca.
