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Homemade Sweet Potato Lentil Tacos

This Sweet Potato Lentil Taco recipe offers a delicious and unique twist on traditional tacos. Combining sweet potatoes and lentils with a touch of spice from jalapenos, this Mexican-inspired main dish is as good as it is healthy and enjoyable.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 tacos

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 2/3 cup lentils brown/grey variety
  • 1 ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 large jalapeno minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil divided
  • 10 medium corn tortillas about 6”

To serve:

  • 2 medium avocados sliced
  • 2 large green onions chopped
  • Fresh cilantro leaves washed and chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat. Add the lentils, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the lentils are just tender but not falling apart about 12-15 minutes.
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into ½” cubes.
  • Peel and mince the garlic.
  • Cut the stem off the jalapeno, slice it in half lengthwise, and remove some or all of the seeds and ribs for a less spicy filling. Mince finely.
  • In a large, heavy-bottom pan or Cast Iron Skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly until soft.
  • Add the lentils, minced garlic, jalapeno, and spices. Cook for 3-5 minutes over medium, stirring frequently. If the mixture feels too dry, add 2-3 tbsp water or vegetable broth as needed.
  • Once the spices are fragrant and everything is cooked through, remove from the heat and squeeze the lime juice on top. Start with 2 tbsp and adjust to taste.
  • Slice the avocados in half, then lengthwise in thin slices. Scoop out with a spoon.
  • Chop the green onions – white and green portions – into very thin circles.
  • Wash and dry the cilantro leaves. Chop finely.

How to Assemble the Tacos

  • Heat a large pan or griddle on medium-low. Add about 1 tsp oil, spreading it around to coat the pan evenly.
  • Cook the tortillas one or two at a time for about 1 minute per side until just a little colored and crispy in spots. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
  • Place 2-3 tbsp of filling into each tortilla, top with 2-3 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of chopped green onion, and cilantro, and eat immediately.
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