🍠 Ingredients

Main Dish

• 2 medium-large baked russet or sweet potatoes

• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1/2 onion, sliced

• Juice of 1/2–1 lime (for the sauté!)

• 1 avocado (for guac or slices)

• Fresh tomato + onion for salsa

• Optional toppings: 🌿 cilantro, 🌶️ chili flakes, 🌻 pumpkin seeds

🌮 Debbie’s Homemade Taco Spice Mix

(Make a batch and store it in a jar!)

• 3 tbsp chili powder

• 2 tbsp cumin

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 2 tbsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp coriander

• 1 tbsp paprika

Optional jazz-it-up ideas:
🔥 Add cayenne or chili flakes for heat
🟠 Add smoked paprika for a smoky kick
🧄 Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth
🧂 Add salt if desired—or keep salt-free!

🥣 Creamy Plant-Based Sour Cream

(Cashew or Sunflower Seed Option—choose your fave!)

• 1 cup raw cashews or sunflower seeds (soaked or boiled until soft)

• 4–5 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1/2–1 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup water (adjust for creaminess)

👉 Blend until smooth in a high-speed blender. Add more water or lemon to taste.
Optional: dash of garlic or onion powder for flavor.
💡 Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for easy single servings later (testing this hack this week!)

🍅 Quick Salsa & Guac

Salsa:

• Diced fresh tomato

• Chopped onion

• Lime juice

• Optional: cilantro, chili flakes

Guac:

• Mash ripe avocado with a few spoonfuls of salsa

• Optional: lime juice or a pinch of cumin

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a pan, sauté bell peppers and onions in a splash of water or veggie broth until soft.

2. Add black beans, 1–2 tsp taco seasoning, and a squeeze of lime juice. Cook until warm and well mixed.

3. Slice open the baked sweet potatoes and fluff the flesh with a fork.

4. Spoon in the bean + veggie filling.

5. Top with salsa, guac, and a generous drizzle of sour cream.

6. Garnish with cilantro, lime, seeds, or chili flakes—your way!

🧠 Nutrition Highlights

✅ Protein Power: black beans + sunflower/cashews = 💪 plant-based protein
✅ Beta-Carotene Boost: sweet potatoes deliver skin- and immune-loving vitamin A
✅ Healthy Fats: avocado + seeds = brain + hormone health
✅ Fiber-Full: keeps you satisfied and supports digestion