Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Tacos

With protein, more protein, fiber, and tons of flavor—these breakfast tacos might even make it into the dinner rotation.

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Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen

Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Large family or hosting brunch? This big-batch breakfast tacos recipe is for you. Fluffy scrambled eggs are stuffed inside tortillas with a chili powder-spiked sweet potato hash and creamy, tender black beans. Sliced avocado, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a hit of hot sauce finish off the tacos for a satisfying and hearty vegetarian breakfast. Swap flour tortillas for warmed corn tortillas for gluten-free tacos.   

You can easily make these into breakfast burritos by using large, burrito-style tortillas and wrapping them with double the amount of filling you would use for each taco.

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped 

  • 1 cup chopped red onion (from 1 onion) 

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-in. cubes (about 4 cups) 

  • 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided

  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder 

  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 8 large eggs

  • 12 6-in. flour tortillas, warmed

  • 2 avocados, sliced

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium. Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. 

  2. Add chili powder to skillet; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beans and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring and scraping bottom of skillet, until liquid is mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. Whisk eggs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low. Add eggs; scramble until softly set, 3 to 4 minutes. 

  4. Divide potato mixture among tortillas. Top with scrambled eggs, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired. 

Make-Ahead: Assemble tacos without avocado and cilantro. Wrap in parchment or foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in microwave, or crisp in a skillet with oil, like a quesadilla. Add toppings and serve.

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