Description
Get ready to enjoy a burst of flavor with these Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos! This delightful dish combines roasted sweet potatoes, protein-rich quinoa, and zesty chipotle sauce, making it an excellent choice for your next Taco Tuesday or casual dinner. With a hint of jalapeño, poblano peppers, and creamy avocado topping options, these tacos are not only plant-based and dairy-free but also customizable to suit your taste. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, these tacos are sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans
- Homemade chipotle sauce
- Olive oil and spices (oregano, paprika, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with vegetable stock, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil and spices in a bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Sauté chopped poblano peppers in olive oil with spices until softened.
- In a mixing bowl or skillet, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed peppers, and drained black beans.
- Fill charred tortillas with the mixture and top with jalapeños and chipotle sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg