Texas Smoked Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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Texas Smoked Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Discover the flavors of Texas in our vegan sweet potato tacos, smothered in a creamy avocado salsa, made with locally-sourced sweet potatoes and a hint of smoked paprika. This recipe brings the authentic taste of the Lone Star State to your plate.

🍽️ Vegan 🌍 American 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
⏱️
22m
Prep
🔥
32m
Cook
54m
Total
👥
4
Serves
🔥
420
Cal/Serving

🛒 Ingredients

  • 3 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 ripe Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 diced Tomato
  • 1 tsp Vegan Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Vegan Sour Cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Add sweet potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, flipping frequently, until tender.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Warm taco shells according to package instructions.

  5. 5

    Step 5: In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Add diced red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Stir in diced tomato and cook for an additional minute.

  8. 8

    Step 8: To assemble tacos, fill the shells with cooked sweet potato mixture, followed by the onion and tomato mixture.

  9. 9

    Step 9: Top with diced avocado and a dollop of vegan sour cream.

  10. 10

    Step 10: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

💡 Pro Tips

To achieve the perfect smoky flavor, be sure to cook the sweet potatoes over medium-high heat. Also, make sure to let the tacos rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

420
Calories
10g
Protein
40g
Carbs
22g
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
350mg
Sodium
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