Crunchy Sweet Potato Tacos

Servings

4

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

40

Total Time

50

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil

2 medium sized sweet potatoes, cubed

2 tsp dark chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp salt

1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

1 c canned black beans, rinsed and drained

8 hard taco shells

1 c cheese

1/2 c cilantro, chopped

mashed avocado, for serving


Crema

1/2 c greek yogurt

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

3 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Toss the sweet potatoes in olive oil and seasonings and place on sheet pan. Add on the poblano pepper and onion. Toss to combine and arrange in a single layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and are starting to slightly char. Remove from oven and stir in the black beans.
  3. In a 9x13 baking dish or the sheet pan, line up the taco shells. Place in the oven for 5 minutes. Evenly stuff the taco shells with the sweet potato mixture and top with cheese. Place back in the oven for 7-9 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  4. While the tacos bake, make the lime crema. Combine all the ingredients for the crema in a small bowl and mix until well combined.
  5. Top the tacos with mashed avocado, the lime crema, and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!