Description
These Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos offer a flavorful, nutritious twist on traditional tacos with roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with smoky spices, fluffy quinoa, black beans, fresh avocado, and a hint of lime. Perfect as a vegetarian, gluten-free main course inspired by Mexican cuisine, they combine hearty textures and vibrant flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quinoa
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
Additional Toppings
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat and Season Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chipotle chili powder, and salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the potatoes are tender inside and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Cook Quinoa: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork once cooked.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the tortillas by warming them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven alongside the sweet potatoes during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Assemble Tacos: To build each taco, place a scoop of cooked quinoa on a tortilla, add a few cubes of roasted sweet potato, spoon on some black beans, arrange a few avocado slices, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and crumbled cheese if using. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle chili powder to taste for desired heat level.
- For added creaminess, drizzle with chipotle mayonnaise or lime crema before serving.
- Consider adding shredded cabbage or pickled onions as additional toppings to enhance flavor and texture.
