Category: Dinner
Servings: 2 tacos (1 meal)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25–30 min

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sweet potato (150g), peeled and cubed – 130 cal / 30g carbs / 2g protein

  • 1/2 cup black beans – 110 cal / 20g carbs / 7g protein

  • 1 tsp olive oil – 40 cal / 0g / 0g

  • 2 small corn tortillas – 100 cal / 22g carbs / 3g protein

  • 1/2 medium avocado, sliced – 120 cal / 6g carbs / 1.5g protein

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp cumin

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • (Optional) fresh cilantro, diced red onion, squeeze of lime

✅ Nutrition Totals:

  • Calories: ~520

  • Carbs: ~78g

  • Protein: ~13.5g

  • Bonus: ~10g fiber, ~14g healthy fats

Swap tortillas for romaine to reduce carbs and calories.

🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast 25–30 min.

  2. Warm black beans in a small pan.

  3. Heat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave.

  4. Assemble tacos: sweet potato + black beans + avocado slices. Add toppings like cilantro, red onion, and lime.

  5. Serve warm and enjoy.

🧠 Why It Works:

  • Avocado adds monounsaturated fats that support heart and brain health

  • Combines complex carbs, fiber, and protein for blood sugar stability

  • Super satisfying without being heavy