Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos (with Lime Crema)

From Cats’ Kitchen

Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 45 min | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed

• 2 teaspoons chipotle or regular chili powder

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼–½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, use to your taste

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 cup canned black beans, drained

• 8 hard shell tacos

• 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese (optional)

• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired, and chopped

• 1 Mashed avocado, for serving

  For Salted Lime Crema: (optional)

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise

• Zest of 1 lime

• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.

2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil + spices. Add the poblano and toss to combine. Arrange in an even layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and beginning to char on the edges. Remove from the oven and stir in the black beans.

3. Meanwhile, make the crema. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake or stir until creamy.

4. Line the taco shells up on a sheet pan or in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Transfer to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Evenly divide the sweet potatoes among each taco shell and top with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

5. Mix the cilantro and jalapeño in a small bowl. Serve the tacos topped with crema, avocado, and the spicy cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

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