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Smoky Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoons Cumin
1 whole Medium Red Onion, Diced
2 whole Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes
15 ounces, weight Black Beans, Rinsed If Canned
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
¼ teaspoons Salt
¼ teaspoons Pepper
8 whole Tortillas, Flour Or Corn
4 ounces, weight Feta Cheese (up To 6 Ounces)
Greens And Cilantro, To Serve

Preparation

Heat the oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika and cumin and stir a few times. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.

Add the sweet potato, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring once or twice. Add the black beans and lime juice and cook until heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the tacos: Spoon the cooked sweet potato mixture into the taco shells and top with feta, greens, and cilantro. Sprinkle with fresh lime.

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