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Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos with Guacamole

By Erin · June 22, 2015 · Updated November 17, 2019 · 19 Comments

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These Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos are stuffed with plantains, sweet potatoes and black beans and topped with a simple guacamole. They’re vegan, gluten free and a great lunch or dinner option!

tacos with sweet potato, black beans and plantains

I know you know this, but tacos are hands down my favorite food. Why? Because there are SO many different kinds and a variety of toppings, that you really can’t get sick of them.

These sweet potato tacos are vegan-friendly AND gluten free but have plenty of protein thanks to the beans! Beans are the best, right? They also feature a somewhat unusual ingredient: plantains. Plantains are not something I eat all the time, but they’re so easy to prepare, I’m thinking I need to start buying them more often.

WHY THESE TACOS ARE SO GOOD

  • They’re filled with good-for-you foods like beans, sweet potatoes and avocado
  • They’re vegan AND gluten free
  • These tacos are the perfect Meatless Monday and/or Taco Tuesday meal!

taco ingredients

HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO TACOS

There are multiple steps when making this recipe, but they’re all very easy, I promise.

Cook the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes then dice them and place then directly into a large skillet. I like to dice them fairly small so they cook more quickly.

Cook the beans: While the sweet potatoes are cooking, cook the beans. Make sure to drain and rinse them first, then pour them into a saucepan and cook for a few minutes until they’re warm.

Make the guacamole: Mash one ripe avocado into the bottom of a bowl with a fork or potato masher, then add the remaining ingredients and continue mashing. The guacamole should only take two or three minutes to prepare.

Heat the tortillas: In a small skillet, heat the tortilla for a couple minutes on each side. For this recipe, you can use either flour or corn tortillas!

tacos with sweet potato, black beans and guacamole

THINGS TO PAIR WITH THESE TACOS

  • Guacamole Salsa
  • Easy Shrimp Ceviche
  • Bacon Guacamole

Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos with Guacamole

5 from 1 vote
Print Rate
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: tacos
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 plantains
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed

for the guacamole:

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tbsp red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • Juice from 1 lime

Instructions

  • Peel and dice sweet potatoes, then cook them in a large skillet with the olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans, then heat them in a saucepan over the stove.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, push them to the side of the skillet, then add the plantains and cook for 2 minutes, then flip them over and cook for 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Heat taco shells as you normally would (I heat mine in a skillet over the stove); then set aside.
  • For guacamole: mash avocado into the bottom of a bowl, then add the onion, cilantro, and lime juice together and stir to combine. Place a spoonful of guacamole on the bottom of each taco shell, then top the tacos with the beans, sweet potatoes and plantains.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*I almost always peel sweet potatoes, but you don't have to peel them (totally delicious with the skins on too!)

 

 

 

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  1. AvatarCassie @ Almost Getting it Together says

    June 25, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I haveeee to make these. I love plantains + black beans. Annddd I have everything for them except for plantains so definitely going to make these for dinner next week!! xo

    Reply
  2. AvatarArman @ thebigmansworld says

    June 24, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Can I add your steak tips to this? You legit left me craving tacos.

    Reply
  3. AvatarLacey @ Runs & Roses says

    June 23, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Major YUM! This is everything I love all in one little taco. You are a genius!

    Reply
  4. AvatarGeorgie says

    June 22, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I totally love Mondays. Not sure why. I just decided a while ago to do everything in my power to make them enjoyable so now I don’t instinctually dread them anymore. Also for a “clean out the cupboard” meal these look incredible! Love all the flavor combos

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 23, 2015 at 10:58 am

      I love that you love Mondays. We can both be Monday-loving weirdos!

      Reply
  5. AvatarSam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    June 22, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Ahhh these are perfect! Summer and warm weather just seems like good taco weather…so I’m sure my guac cravings will start kicking in any minute now. Love the idea of a plantain taco!

    Reply
    • Avatarlindsay says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      OMG me too! But you think we could take these tacos to Jamaica and lie on the beach? I’m thinking yes! BEAUTY of a taco Erin

      Reply
      • ErinErin says

        June 23, 2015 at 10:55 am

        Thanks you guys! These on a beach would be too much perfection!

        Reply
  6. AvatarDani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    June 22, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Almost too many good flavors going on around here. I love plantains but I’ve never cooked with them myself!

    Reply
  7. AvatarKelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    June 22, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    OH man I love plantains. These look so good and you’re so creative. I’m almost always craving breakfast foods. It’s really hard for me to decide what to eat for breakfast because all of it is my favorite.

    Reply
  8. AvatarRebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 22, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    My god, this is perfection in a taco <3

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 23, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Haha thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. AvatarChristine@ Apple of My Eye says

    June 22, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I love how fresh and delicious these look! I’ve been on a big taco binge lately (with a margarita or two of course) and love that these pack all that yummy flavor while still being healthy and good for ya. WIN!

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 23, 2015 at 10:53 am

      I love that. What are tacos without margaritas anyway?

      Reply
  10. AvatarRachel @ athletic avocado says

    June 22, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I just started eating plantains and I can’t get enough! Love how you incorporated them into these tacos! I have to try this 🙂

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 23, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Thanks Rachel–they’re so good!

      Reply
  11. AvatarShashi at RunninSrilankan says

    June 22, 2015 at 8:02 am

    It’s been ages since I had plantains! Erin – this combo of plantains and sweet potatoes and black beans has me drooling!

    Reply
  12. AvatarTina muir says

    June 22, 2015 at 6:28 am

    What a clever combo Erin, this sounds amazing!!!!! YUM! Pinning!

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 23, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Thank you Tina!

      Reply

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