Cilantro and Sweet Potato Tacos
These tacos are a delicious and easy way to get your veggies in. The sweet potato provides a hearty base, while the cilantro and onion add freshness and brightness. The chili powder, cumin, and black pepper give the tacos a warm and savory flavor. And the best part is, they're ready in just 30 minutes!
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. I had roasted a few sweet potatoes for dinner the night before, and I had some leftover mashed sweet potato in the fridge. I wasn't sure what to do with it, so I decided to experiment. I added some chopped cilantro, onion, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt to the mashed sweet potato, and then I heated it up in a skillet with some olive oil. The result was delicious! The sweet potato was soft and fluffy, and the cilantro and onion added a nice freshness and brightness. The chili powder, cumin, and black pepper gave the tacos a warm and savory flavor. I've been making these tacos ever since, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Scrub the sweet potato clean and pierce it with a fork.
  3. Bake the sweet potato for 60-75 minutes, or until it is tender.
  4. Let the sweet potato cool for a few minutes before handling.
  5. Once the sweet potato is cool, peel and mash it.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, cilantro, onion, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add the sweet potato mixture to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it is heated through.
Why It Works
  • The sweet potato provides a hearty base for the tacos.
  • The cilantro and onion add freshness and brightness.
  • The chili powder, cumin, and black pepper give the tacos a warm and savory flavor.
  • The tacos are easy to make and can be ready in just 30 minutes.