Sweet Potato & Black Bean Spicy Nut Tacos

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Spicy Nut Tacos combine ingredients to boost your mood and feed your gut bugs!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Tacos:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 yellow capsicum, thinly sliced
• 8 whole wheat tortillas

Spicy Nut Mixture:

• 1/2 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup raw cashews, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Guacamole:

• 1 ripe avocado
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Toppings:

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Pickled red onions
• Shredded lettuce
• Hot sauce (for extra spice)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin & chilli powder. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly crispy.
2. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained black beans and season with a pinch of cumin and lime juice. Warm through for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then set aside. Add the yellow capsicum to the same saucepan and sauté for another 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, combine the walnuts, almonds, and cashews. Add olive oil, chilli powder, smoked paprika & cayenne pepper on the nuts and toss to coat evenly. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and roast at 175°C for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Once golden, remove from the oven.
4. In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix with lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
5. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Spread the guacamole on the tortillas and add a layer of roasted sweet potatoes, followed by a spoonful of black beans, lettuce, pickled onions and any other toppings like cilantro. Sprinkle the spicy walnut mixture on top for a flavourful, crunchy addition.
6. Squeeze some lime juice over the tacos for extra zest and savour these nutrient-dense, vegan mood-boosting tacos!

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