Avocado Sweet Potato Tacos

Topped with creamy avocado lime sauce, these simple chili-spiced sweet potato tacos make a delicious vegetarian dinner. This sweet potato taco recipe is an old favorite that I wanted to re-share with you. I first started making these sweet potato tacos years ago, but its one of those recipes that I come back to time

Topped with creamy avocado lime sauce, these simple chili-spiced sweet potato tacos make a delicious vegetarian dinner.

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avocado sweet potato tacos

This sweet potato taco recipe is an old favorite that I wanted to re-share with you. I first started making these sweet potato tacos years ago, but it’s one of those recipes that I come back to time and time again because it’s such a filling & flavorful vegetarian weeknight dinner option. The list of ingredients is short and the steps are easy – what’s not to love? Plus, I just think roasted sweet potatoes are such a cozy wintertime food, especially when they’re wrapped up into warm tortillas like a big hug.

There are basically two steps to the recipe:

  • Make the avocado yogurt sauce: Simply blend together Greek yogurt, avocado, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. If you’re vegan, I’ve listed a cashew cream option in the recipe below. Vegan mayo would also be a great substitute for the yogurt. For a more herbaceous sauce, blend in a handful of cilantro. If you like things spicy, consider adding a chunk of jalapeño, to taste. Alternatively, this Creamy Chipotle Sauce would also be delicious on these tacos if you wanted to change things up from time to time.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder.

    • That’s it! Just assemble the tacos with the sauce, sweet potatoes, and black beans. This time, I topped mine with a few pickled onions. In the past, I’ve topped them with additional diced avocado (see the picture below).

    Lastly, I always, always, always finish my sweet potato tacos with a big squeeze of lime for extra pop!

    Avocado Sweet Potato Tacos

    rate this recipe:4.95 from 67 votesPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Serves 2 to 3Save Recipe Print RecipeThese easy sweet potato tacos are a delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner that you can easily make vegan or gluten-free.

    Ingredients

    Avocado yogurt sauce

    Optional toppings:

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

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, salt and pepper, and spread onto the baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Make the avocado yogurt sauce: In a small food processor, combine the yogurt, avocado, garlic, lime juice, and a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill until ready to use.
    • Assemble the tacos with a scoop of the sauce, the roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and desired toppings. Season with salt, pepper, and squeezes of lime.

    Notes

    Vegan option: Sub cashew cream for yogurt. Blend until creamy: 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews (soaked for at least 1 hour) with 1/2 cup water. (also, omit cheese) Gluten free option: Sub GF corn tortillas

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