These Spicy Sweet Potato Garlic Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying option for taco night. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes and garlic creates a delicious filling that pairs perfectly with your favorite toppings.
This Tacos Recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with various toppings like avocado, cilantro, or salsa to enhance the flavor.
Easy Spicy Sweet Potato Garlic Tacos
This recipe features roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with spices and garlic, served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Salsa or hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Warm Tortillas: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the roasted sweet potatoes and top with avocado slices, cilantro, and salsa or hot sauce if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm, garnished with additional toppings of your choice.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 32g