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    Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Crema and Goat Cheese

    Published: Aug 31, 2016 · Modified: May 31, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sweet Potato Tacos with Goat Cheese
    Sweet Potato Tacos with Goat Cheese
    Sweet Potato Taco on a grey countertop
    Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Crema and Goat Cheese

    Tacos on a grey countertop

    Meatless Monday? Taco Tuesday? Just need something for dinner tonight? These Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Crema and Goat Cheese, filled with spiced sweet potatoes, goat cheese and rich avocado crema, are fast, vegetarian, gluten-free and come together in under 30 minutes.

    cooking sweet potatoes and black beans in a skillet

    sweet potato Taco on a grey table

    homemade Taco Seasoning in a small white bowl

    Taco Seasoning

    To season the filling of these tacos, any store-bought taco seasoning will work great. If you have a few extra minutes and are feeling a little ambitious, make your own by combining:

    • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (I like Ancho Chili Powder for a more smoky flavor)
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano

    If you like spice, you can add ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for a kick.

    spices in small glass jars on a grey countertop

    Avocado Crema

    Avocado crema - a fancy name for something super simple - is just a blend of avocado, cilantro, lime juice and sour cream (or Mexican crema if you happen to have that sort of thing).

    making Avocado Crema in a food processor

    I only recently discovered avocado crema. If I have ripe avocados and tacos in mind, guacamole is usually my go-to, but avocado crema really deserves a spot in the rotation. A little goes a long way, and it's so smooth that it makes an easy topping for tacos or dressing for salad.

    Because limes are blended right into the crema, it won't turn brown quickly, so you can make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a couple of hours.

    Avocado Crema in a food processor

    When I have a batch of avocado crema in the fridge, I put it on everything (and Molly and Clara dip everything in it).

    It might become a staple. As will these tacos. With our days feeling more full and the weather turning perfect for post-dinner strolls through the neighborhood, any dinner that takes less than 10 minutes at the stove is a win.

     Tacos with Goat Cheese on a grey countertop

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    Favorite Tools

    • 6-inch Global Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Cuisinart Food Processor 
    • Calphalon Nonstick Frying Pan 
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    4.12 from 9 votes

    Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Crema and Goat Cheese

    These tacos filled with spiced sweet potatoes, goat cheese and rich avocado crema are fast, vegetarian, gluten-free and come together in under 30 minutes.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Keyword: easy dinner, gluten free, tacos, vegetarian
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 537kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $8.00

    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    Avocado Crema:

    • 1 Avocado
    • ¼ cup Cilantro Leaves
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream (or Mexican Crema)
    • 2 teaspoon Lime Juice
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 clove Garlic (optional)
    • ½ Jalapeno (optional)

    Tacos:

    • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • 2 small Sweet Potatoes, cubed
    • 1 15 oz can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Taco Seasoning (see note)
    • 12 Taco-Sized Tortillas (flour or corn; use gluten-free corn if needed)
    • 1 heart Romaine Lettuce, chopped
    • 4 oz Goat Cheese, crumbled (can substitute feta cheese)

    Instructions

    • To make the avocado crema, combine all ingredients listed under avocado crema in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add additional salt, if needed. (Note: garlic and jalapeño add additional flavor, but only use them if they are flavors you like. A blender will work here, but you may need to add a splash of water to help bring everything together.) Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
    • Add cooking oil and then sweet potatoes and saute until they are beginning to turn golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoon of water to the pan and cover it with a lid or foil. Steam the sweet potatoes until tender, about 5 minutes.
    • Remove the lid and add black beans and taco seasoning. Saute until seasoning is fragrant and beans are heated through.
    • Cover the tortillas with a slightly damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 15 to 20 seconds.
    • Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with romaine, sweet potato / black bean mixture, crumbled goat cheese and then topping with avocado crema.

    Notes

    Store-bought taco seasoning works just fine here, but if you want to toss together your own, just combine:
    1 tablespoon Chili Powder (I like Ancho Chili Powder with gives it a bit more smoky flavor)
    1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3g | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9832IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 4mg

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. J. Munro

      September 07, 2016 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      First of all. You are a wonderful couple.i am glade to see your posts. Second I love this type of foods. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
      • Jess

        September 07, 2016 at 10:31 am

        Thanks so much for your sweet note. Glad you like the combination in these tacos - this is the type of recipe I always gravitate towards too!

        Reply
    2. Kristen

      January 01, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      4 stars
      Hi, constantly i used to check webpage posts here
      early in the dawn, because i love to find out more and more.

      Reply

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