Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema.
1. Info for Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 673.9 kcal
2. Ingredients for Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema
- 1 cup blanched, slivered almonds (soaked)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 bunch cilantro (stems and leaves)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (plus more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (or cane sugar)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or cane sugar)
- 1 cup sliced onion (firmly packed thinly cut into 1-inch shaves)
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (orange-flesh; peeled and cubed)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 medium avocado (pitted, peeled, and sliced into 16 pieces)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 limes (cut into four wedges each)
3. Directions:
- To make the crema, soak the blanched almonds, either cover with filtered water for 8 hours or cover with boiling water for 10 minutes, drain, and discard the soaking liquid.
- Do not use the soaking liquid to make the crema. Throw the drained almonds the clean filtered water, and the rest of the crema ingredients (1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 Tbsp lime zest, 1 Tbsp minced jalapeno, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp coconut sugar, 1 tsp sea salt) into your KitchenAid® blender and puree on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- To make the quick-pickled onion, combine the 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup coconut sugar in a mason jar and add 1 cup onions. Secure the lid. Shake to combine, and leave on the countertop for the flavors to mesh.
- To roast the sweet potatoes, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir 2 Tbsp oil and spices (1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin) together until well combined. Toss the sweet potato pieces in the mix until evenly coated, and spread out on the prepared baking tray.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes, turn, and roast for another 20 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned. Set aside.
- Warm the corn tortillas, and lay two tortillas on each of four plates.
- To assemble on each taco, smear 1 tablespoon of the lime crema, top with 1/4 cup of shredded cabbage, heaping 1/4 cup of sweet potato, 2 slices avocado, 2 tablespoons pickled onion, 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of Crema.
- Serve immediately.