Description
Get ready to devour the most amazing Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos! Loaded with a tasty homemade chipotle sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano peppers, tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, and a hint of jalapeños – these tacos are a flavor explosion, ideal for spicing up your Taco Tuesday or any casual night! All Plant-based + Dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red quinoa, uncooked
- 3 cups organic vegetable stock/broth
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed
- 2 Tbps Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups roasted herb tomatoes
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained + rinsed
- 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- homemade Corn or Flour tortillas, charred
- Jalapeños, chopped
- 1 Dairy-Free Chipotle Sauce/Dressing
Instructions
- Roasted Herb Tomatoes: To roast your tomatoes, follow my Roasted Herb Tomato recipe.
- Roasted Veggies: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix cubed sweet potatoes, poblano peppers, olive oil, and seasonings; bake for 20-25 minutes. Chop charred poblano peppers.
- Quinoa: Boil veggie stock in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, whisk for 1-2 minutes, then simmer until cooked and stock is absorbed. Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Black Beans: Sauté black beans in olive oil with garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, parsley, and cumin for 5-6 minutes.
- Chipotle Sauce: See the recipe for Dairy-Free Chipotle Dressing/Sauce.
- Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven or char directly on a gas burner.
- Assembly: Top charred tortilla with cooked quinoa, roasted poblano peppers, sweet potatoes, black beans, chopped jalapeños, and chipotle sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
STORAGE: Place leftover ingredients in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. MAKE AHEAD: All ingredients (excluding tortillas) can be made and individually stored as meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 837 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg