Description
These Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos are a flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional tacos. With roasted sweet potatoes, protein-packed quinoa, and a medley of toppings, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
Tacos:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook Quinoa: Bring quinoa and broth to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with quinoa, sweet potatoes, black beans, onion, avocado, cilantro, and cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Enhance flavor with chipotle mayo or lime crema.
- To make it vegan, skip the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
