'Sweet and Spicy' Sweet Potato and Black Bean Plant-Based Tacos

Plant-Based Lettuce Tacos with Sweet Potato Cubes, Spicy Black Bean Paste, and a Cilantro Mint Green Goddess Dressing 

Quick and Easy Three Step Process

This meal is a super quick, super easy week-night meal that is both a nutritious and healthy plant-based option! The three main steps of this meal are as follows: 1. the sweet potatoes, 2. the black bean paste, and 3. the green goddess dressing.

Time: 30 min with prep time
Serves: 4 - but easily adjusted!  

Step 1: Sweet Potatoes 

Ingredients:

• 2-4 sweet potatoes (depending on how many people are eating - 1/2-1 sweet potato per person is a good measurement, so for 4 people, 4 sweet potatoes) 
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1TBSP Garlic
• 1TBSP Cumin 
• These measurements vary depending on how many sweet potatoes you use ... season to taste!

Directions: Start with the sweet potatoes

1. Peel all the sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes 
2. Drizzel olive oil over top and season with the above herbs 
3. Bake in the oven for 20 min at 180°C, until soft.

Step 2: Black Bean Paste 

Ingredients:

• 1 can Black Beans 
• 1 Big Onion 
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1TSP Ginger
• 1TSP Hot chillies 

Directions: Do the black beans while the potatoes are in the oven.

1. Wash and drain the can of beans.
2. Satay the chopping onion, garlic, and ginger until soft.
3. Put the beans in a blender and add the satayed onions/spice.
4. Blend, but not fully. Leave some texture by not fully blending the beans into a complete paste.

Step 3: Greengoddess Dressing 

Ingredients:

• Large handful cilantro
• Large handful parsley 
• 2 Garlic Cloves 
• Half an avocado 
• 1TBSP Lemon or Lime Juice 
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4-1/2 cup water (depending on how thin you want the sauce) 
• Salt & Pepper to taste 

Directions: Make the dressing last, so it's as fresh as possible!

1. Put all incredients into a blender or food processor and blend up.
2. If its too thick, add some more water.
3. Tip: the more garlic cloves you put in, the spicier it will be!

Other Ingredients 

• Avacado - for toppings.
• Tomatoes - for toppings 
• 1 Head of Romaine lettuce 
• Salsa - the cool taste is a nice contrast!

The Assembly 

1. Take a leaf of the romaine lettuce. 
2. Take a spoonful or two of the black bean paste and spread it across the middle of the lettuce like you would with a wrap. 
3. Add the sweet potato cubes, acovaco slices, tomatoes, and whatever else you like to have as toppings. 
4. Top with the green goddess dressing and some salsa. 
5. ENJOY! 

I always love to add some extra sauce on the side because I need to have an equal amount of everything for every bite!

Like & comment to let me know how you made your own twist of this meal, or just simply enjoyed it this way!