Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos

PreconceptionMexican-inspiredEasyServes 240 min

Soft corn tortillas filled with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a squeeze of lime.

Black beans provide excellent plant-based protein and folate, essential for building both partners' fertility foundations by supporting healthy egg development and strong sperm DNA. Sweet potatoes add a massive boost of antioxidants to protect reproductive cells from damage, while pumpkin seeds deliver the steady zinc he needs for sperm formation. Together, these colorful, whole-food ingredients create a nutrient-dense, fertility-friendly meal that easily supports a healthy preconception baseline any day of the month.

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One serving≈710 kcal · 21 g protein

Calories710 kcal

Protein21 g

Carbs94 g · 7.8g sugar

Fat33 g · 5g sat

Fiber24 g

Sodium1,185 mg

Folate252 mcg DFE

Iron6.6 mg

Calcium173 mg

Choline81 mg

Iodine68 mcg

Zinc4.3 mg

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Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt

Method

1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2On a baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
3Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
4During the last 5 minutes of roasting, add the rinsed black beans to the baking sheet to warm them through.
5Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
6Assemble the tacos by dividing the sweet potato and black bean mixture among the tortillas.
7Top with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and a generous squeeze of lime juice.

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