Hormone-Harmonizing Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
These roasted sweet potato and black bean tacos are a delicious and healthy way to get your hormone fix. Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails. It also helps to boost the immune system and protect against cancer. Black beans are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect against heart disease and cancer. The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans in these tacos is a powerful way to get your daily dose of essential nutrients.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. I had been reading about the health benefits of sweet potatoes, and I wanted to find a way to incorporate them into my diet. I also had a can of black beans in my pantry, so I decided to add them to the tacos. The result was a delicious and healthy meal that I've been making ever since.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Toss sweet potatoes, black beans, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Fill tortillas with the roasted mixture and serve immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of sweet potatoes and black beans is a powerful way to get your daily dose of essential nutrients.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Black beans are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect against heart disease and cancer.