Description
These Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The crispy roasted sweet potatoes, creamy lime crema, and fresh toppings come together in a tasty taco that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for richness)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 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: Whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos: Warm tortillas in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with sweet potatoes, cabbage, avocado, cheese, and lime crema. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free yogurt for the crema and skip the cheese or opt for a plant-based alternative.
- Enhance protein by adding black beans or tanginess with pickled red onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
