Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
Estimated $4.52 recipe · $2.26 per serving (US / USD)
Roasted sweet potato and smoky black beans in tortillas with lime and avocado.
The recipe
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
Roasted sweet potato and smoky black beans in tortillas with lime and avocado.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 small tortillas
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- Fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$4.52 for 2 servings · $2.26 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 sweet potatoes, cubedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $0.88 |
| 1 can black beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp smoked paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 4 small tortillasPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 10 each · Count stated in recipe | $1.00 |
| 1 avocadoPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.90 |
| 1 limePlanning assumption · $0.30 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.30 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $4.52 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Toss sweet potato with oil, cumin, paprika and salt; roast at 210°C for 22 min.
- Warm the black beans with a pinch of the same spices.
- Mash the avocado with lime and salt.
- Fill warm tortillas with sweet potato, beans, avocado and coriander.
Recipe notes
Roast a tray of extra sweet potato to throw into bowls all week.
Estimated nutrition per serving
480 kcal · 16g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.