Sweet Potato Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Sweet Potato Tacos
Description
Sweet Potato Tacos are made by roasting sweet potato cubes seasoned with taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. After 15 minutes, corn kernels and diced red bell pepper are added, tossed with olive oil and seasoning, then roasted until all the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
The vegetables are then mixed with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to add brightness. Warm tortillas serve as the base to hold the roasted vegetable filling, which is completed with toppings of your choice.
This taco recipe provides a hearty, plant-based filling with a combination of tender roasted sweet potatoes and sweet corn, balanced by the vibrant acidity of lime and fresh herb notes from cilantro. It works well as a main dish for a vegetarian meal or as part of a Mexican-inspired spread.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potato peeled & cut into ½ " cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen, thawed
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- toppings as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of seasoning mix.
- Spread sweet potatoes on the pan and roast 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss corn and peppers with remaining olive oil and seasoning mix. Add the vegetables to the pan with sweet potatoes and stir. Roast an additional 12-14 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- While vegetables are roasting, heat tortillas according to package directions.
- Remove potato mixture from the oven and toss with lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve in heated tortillas with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 12349IU | 247% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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