Tacos With Sweet Potatoes
Tacos with sweet potatoes are a vibrant and delicious twist on a classic favorite. These flavorful tacos feature creamy roasted sweet potatoes combined with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these tacos are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their taco night!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Toss with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potato cubes on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, warm tortillas in a skillet or oven until pliable.
- Once roasted, remove sweet potatoes from the oven and spoon onto each tortilla. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg