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Sweet Potato and Lentil Tacos

These healthy Sweet Potato and Lentil Tacos are easy to make and full of plant-based protein!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Tacos
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow or red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry uncooked lentils
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes, approximately 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 10 Corn tortillas or tortillas of choice
Avocado Crema
  • 1/2 of an avocado, peeled
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or full fat coconut milk optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the diced sweet potatoes on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with the teaspoon of chile powder, salt and pepper. Toss until coated and place in the oven to roast for approximately 20 minutes or until they're tender.
  2. While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add in the olive oil and diced onion. Sauté 2-3 minutes and then add in the garlic and spices. Sauté another minute then stir in the tomato paste and add in the lentils. Pour the vegetable broth in and stir everything together. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan partially with a lid and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  3. In a blender or food processor add all of the ingredients for the avocado crema and blend until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time to loosen in until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Fill warmed corn tortillas with the lentils, sweet potatoes and topped with the avocado crema, red onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 463kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 193mg (8%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463

% Daily Value*

Calories 463kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 11g 22%

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