Fiery Flavors: Spicy Sweet Potato Tacos to Spice Up Your Week

Today’s Special: Spicy Sweet Potato Tacos

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change color, I find myself craving warm and comforting meals. That’s why I’m excited to share my latest creation with you today: Spicy Sweet Potato Tacos. This dish combines the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a kick of spicy heat, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. It’s the perfect way to add some excitement to your weeknight dinner routine.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Kitchen Tools:

• baking sheet
• mixing bowl
• skillet
• wooden spoon

To start, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes, red onion, bell pepper, black beans, taco seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper until everything is well coated. Spread the mixture out on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.

While the vegetables are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable. Keep the tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel.

Once the vegetables are done roasting, assemble your tacos by filling each tortilla with a generous scoop of the sweet potato mixture. Top with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!

Approximate total weight: 1200 grams
Approximate number of servings: 4
Average weight of one serving: 300 grams
Approximate calorie count per serving: 350 calories

One unique tip for this recipe is to sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese on top of the tacos for an extra burst of tangy flavor. The creamy cheese complements the spicy sweet potatoes beautifully, adding another layer of deliciousness to the dish.

I hope you give these Spicy Sweet Potato Tacos a try and make them your own with your favorite toppings and spices. They’re sure to become a new favorite in your dinner rotation!