Easy And Healthy Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe
When it comes to quick, nutritious, and delicious meals, these Sweet Potato Tacos are a standout. Packed with roasted sweet potatoes and crisp cabbage slaw and topped with tangy cotija or feta cheese, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your dinner rotation.
4 people
Calories: 490kcal
Ingredientes
Slaw
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño diced
- ½ medium head cabbage thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
Tacos
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, smashed and seasoned with a pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or cotija
Elaboración paso a paso
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ground chipotle, and garlic powder. Toss the sweet potatoes and sliced onions until well coated.
- Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and slightly crispy on the edges.
Prepare the Cabbage Slaw
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, thinly slice the cabbage.
- Combine the olive oil, lime zest, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, and mix until well combined. Toss everything together until the cabbage and cilantro are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Finally, sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top.
Make the tacos
- Warm the tortillas and make your tacos. Spread a spoonful of avocado on each tortilla and top with the sweet potato-onion mix and the cabbage slaw.Finish with feta or cotija cheese if desired.
Notas
To heat the tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, just until they are soft and pliable.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 983mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 16548IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 4mg