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Avocado Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe

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These Avocado Sweet Potato Tacos combine roasted sweet potatoes with creamy avocado yogurt sauce, black beans, and fresh toppings for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner, these tacos are packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato (cubed)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 to 6 tortillas
  • 1 cup black beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
  • Lime slices (for serving)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Avocado Yogurt Sauce

  • 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 small avocado
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Sea salt & fresh black pepper (to taste)

Toppings

  • 1 small avocado (diced)
  • 2 scallions (diced)
  • Crumbled feta or Cotija cheese
  • Pickled onions
  • Microgreens or fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated. Spread them out onto the baking sheet in a single layer to roast.
  2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Make the Avocado Yogurt Sauce: In a small food processor, combine the whole milk Greek yogurt, 1 small avocado, half a garlic clove, fresh lime juice, and a few generous pinches of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Chill the sauce until ready to use.
  4. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas as desired. Spread a scoop of the avocado yogurt sauce onto each tortilla, then top with the roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Add diced avocado, scallions, crumbled feta or Cotija cheese, pickled onions, and microgreens or fresh cilantro as toppings. Finally, season with additional salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to taste.
  5. Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with extra lime slices on the side for squeezing over the top for added brightness and flavor.

Notes

  • To save time, you can roast extra sweet potatoes and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Use corn or flour tortillas based on your preference or dietary needs.
  • Pickled onions add a nice tangy contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and replace feta cheese with vegan cheese.
  • Adjust chili powder amount to control the spice level according to your taste.

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