Description
These Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema are a delicious vegetarian option packed with flavor. Roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a zesty lime crema come together in a crunchy taco shell for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Filling:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
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Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Make lime crema: Combine lime zest, lime juice, sour cream, and salt.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime crema.
- Serve: Drizzle with lime crema and enjoy!
Notes
- Add pickled red onions or shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt or sour cream in the lime crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
