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Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

A comforting and easy sweet potato black bean casserole that's perfect for weeknights. It's packed with flavor, simple to assemble, and a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup purple onion finely chopped
  • 1 can shoepeg corn drained
  • 2.5 cups sweet potato peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups salsa your favorite kind
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 5 street taco tortillas flour or corn
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican blend

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine black beans, lime juice, purple onion, corn, sweet potato, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir until well combined.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread half of the street taco tortillas evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Pour the sweet potato and black bean mixture over the tortillas and spread evenly.
  • Top the mixture with the remaining street taco tortillas.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top layer of tortillas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole is already vegetarian. For a vegan option, substitute vegan shredded cheese. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.