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Sweet Potato Tacos
Wraps, roti rolls, tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches, and street-food plates you can eat with your hands.
- Meal format
- Handhelds
- Base
- Tortilla
Sweet potato, Avocado, Cabbage, Bell pepper, Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, Coleslaw mix
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Ingredients & method
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 30 mins
- Total
- 45 mins
- Serves
- 2
Taco Filling
- 4-6small corn tortillas
- 1large sweet potato, peeled and cut into sticks or cubes
- 1 cupshredded vegetables
Carrot (optional)
- ½avocado
- ¼ cupcilantro
- ½lime
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- to tasteSalt
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- ½ teaspooncumin powder
Optional Additions
- for drizzlingSweet chutney
- ¼ cupfeta or goat cheese crumbles
Notes & Tips
- These sweet potato tacos are a great example of a simple, flexible meal where the components can easily change based on what you have available.
- Pressure cooking the sweet potato briefly before roasting is a great shortcut when the raw sweet potato is difficult to cut. The key is to soften it just enough while keeping its shape.
- A crunchy vegetable base balances the soft sweetness of the sweet potato. Cabbage is especially delicious here because it adds texture and freshness.
- The avocado cilantro sauce ties everything together with creaminess and brightness.
- Sweet chutney adds a fun sweet-and-tangy contrast, while feta or goat cheese adds a salty, creamy element.
Step by step
Method
- 01
Prepare the sweet potato by peeling and cutting it into sticks or cubes. If the sweet potato is difficult to cut, pressure cook it for 2-3 minutes first to soften it slightly. Be careful not to overcook it, as it should still hold its shape.
- 02
Season the sweet potato pieces with salt, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil. Air fry at 375°F for about 30 minutes or bake on a sheet pan at 375°F until cooked through and lightly roasted.
- 03
Prepare the avocado sauce by blending the avocado, cilantro, salt, a small pinch of cumin powder, and a little water until smooth. Finish with lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
- 04
Prepare the vegetables. You can use raw shredded vegetables or lightly sauté them with a little salt. Cabbage, onion, and bell pepper work especially well with the sweetness of the sweet potato.
- 05
Warm the tortillas before assembling.
- 06
Assemble the tacos by adding the vegetable mixture first, followed by the roasted sweet potatoes, and topping with avocado sauce.
- 07
Add optional toppings like sweet chutney, feta, or goat cheese for extra tang and flavor.
- 08
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
