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Roasted Vegetable and Black Bean Tacos

These Roasted Vegetable and Black Bean Tacos are bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium yellow squash chopped into small chunks (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped into small chunks (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper de-seeded, ribs removed and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium sweet potato or yam peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 10-ounce can original Ro-Tel (tomatoes + chiles)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 taco-sized corn tortillas
  • Canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • Suggested add-ins avocado, cotija or feta cheese, lettuce, sour cream

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). While the oven heats, prepare your vegetables by chopping the yellow squash, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and sweet potato into small, uniform chunks.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
  3. Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained black beans and the can of Ro-Tel. Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 5–7 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, add a little canola or vegetable oil over medium heat. Once heated, add the corn tortillas one at a time, warming each side for about 30 seconds until pliable.
  6. Once the vegetables are roasted and the black bean mixture is ready, assemble your tacos with a warm tortilla, roasted vegetables, black bean mixture, and your favorite garnishes.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap vegetables based on what's in season.
  • For leftover components, store separately to maintain texture.
  • These tacos can be made ahead and frozen for up to three months.