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Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream


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  • Author: Lauren Hardy
  • Total Time: 58 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet potatoes get a smoky chipotle kick in these easy tacos.
Topped with a vibrant cilantro-lime crema, its a flavor fiesta!


Ingredients

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  • 4 corn tortillas
  • Canola oil
  • 2 cups (473 ml) sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) black beans
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil, chili powder, and cumin until coated. Spread onto an aluminum-lined baking sheet and cook on the bottom rack for 35 minutes, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the bell pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add the black beans and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and set aside.
  5. When the sweet potatoes have 12 minutes remaining, place tortillas on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
  6. Spread one side of each tortilla with canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Drape tortillas over two rows of the top oven rack, sprayed-side up, and bake for 8 minutes, until crispy.
  7. Remove sweet potatoes and shells from oven.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
  9. Divide sweet potatoes, black beans, and peppers evenly among the baked taco shells and top with the sour cream.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika with the chili powder and cumin.
  • To make these vegetarian, substitute the sour cream with vegan sour cream or cashew cream.
  • Store leftover sweet potato filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 43 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 10