Smoky Brussels Sprout & Black Bean Tacos

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Transfer to a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 18 to 20 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Meanwhile, cut off and discard the stem ends of the brussels sprouts; quarter lengthwise. Peel and thinly slice the shallot. Drain and rinse the beans.

Line a separate sheet pan with foil. Place the quartered brussels sprouts in a medium bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add as much of the chile paste as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Toss to thoroughly coat. Transfer to the sheet pan and arrange in an even layer. Roast 12 to 14 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven. 

Meanwhile, in a medium pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the chorizo; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 7 to 9 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

In the pan of reserved fond, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced shallot and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shallot is slightly softened. Add the drained beans and 2 tablespoons of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and mashing the beans with the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened and the beans are broken down. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

If you prefer to use a microwave, wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel; microwave on high 1 minute, or until heated through. If you prefer to use the oven, wrap the tortillas in foil and place directly onto an oven rack; warm 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer the warmed tortillas to a work surface and carefully unwrap.

Season the sour cream with salt and pepper. Assemble the tacos using the warmed tortillas, cooked chorizo, cooked beans, roasted brussels sprouts, and seasoned sour cream. Serve the tacos with the roasted sweet potatoes on the side. Enjoy!