Peel and dice the sweet potato into small, uniform half-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sweet potato cubes to the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown.
While the potatoes cook, crumble the tempeh into small bite-sized pieces using your hands.
Add the crumbled tempeh, diced red onion, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes.
Sauté the mixture for another 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the tempeh is slightly crispy.
Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the skillet along with the nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Toss everything together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the beans are heated through and the spices are fragrant.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving warm.