Mexican Street Corn with Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

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Mexican Street Corn with Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

Sweet, savory, and easy to prepare. These sweet potato tacos are loaded with flavor and topped with Mexican street corn. And completely vegetarian! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 3 ears fresh corn, kernels sliced from cob
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ onion, peeled and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ½ cup Cotija cheese, grated
  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes in light coating of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Spread in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until softened and just beginning to caramelize. 
  3. Meanwhile, heat drizzle of olive oil in large non-stick pan, over medium heat.
  4. Add onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and slightly browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add corn. Stir, and spread into a single layer. Cook - without stirring - for 5 minutes or until browned on underside. Stir, spread into single layer again, and cook for additional 3 minutes. 
  6. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Remove from heat, and set aside the Mexican Street Corn.
  7. Warm tortillas on a baking sheet in the oven for 3-5 minutes. 
  8. Assemble the sweet potato tacos! Top each corn tortilla with a layer of roasted sweet potatoes, a scoop of Mexican Street Corn, and several slices of fresh avocado. Top with a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 522kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 749mg (31%) Potassium 1039mg (30%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 19215IU (384%) Vitamin C 16.7mg (19%) Calcium 368mg (37%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 522kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 749mg 31%
Potassium 1039mg 22%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 19215IU 384%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 19%
Calcium 368mg 37%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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