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Black bean and sweet potato tacos topped with purple cabbage and fresh cilantro
Free recipeBlack bean &
sweet potato tacos45 min Beginner friendly
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45 min · 4 servings

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Season the sweet potatoes

Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line an 18 × 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Toss the potato cubes with 1½ tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin, all the paprika and ½ tsp salt. Spread in one uncrowded layer.

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