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[NEW] Sweet Potato Tacos With Cilantro Sauce

Mix up your taco night with flavors from around the world. Miso and maple glaze a fall favorite: sweet potatoes. Cilantro and basil balance the sweet glaze with a fresh, green taste.
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 50 mins
3 Servings
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[NEW] Sweet Potato Tacos With Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for Sweet Potato Filling 2 T. miso paste 2 T. maple syrup 2 T. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 med. sweet potatoes, unpeeled and chopped into small cubes 1 sm. red onion, chopped 1 T. olive oil Cilantro Sauce 1/2 c. unsweetened, light coconut milk 1/4 c. cilantro leaves 1/4 c. basil leaves 1 scallion, chopped 1/4 c. toasted pumpkin seeds 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 sm. garlic clove 1 t. Sriracha hot sauce Ingredients for Tacos 8 corn tortillas 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 c. sprouts 1/4 c. cila

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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Whisk the miso paste, maple syrup and vinegar together in a small bowl.
  2. Spread sweet potatoes and onions in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and then brush the glaze over the vegetables. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, pulse all sauce ingredients together until just combined.
  4. Serve on warm corn tortillas, evenly distributing fixings and sauce between tacos.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 331 g
Amount per serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.1g 28%
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 352.6mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 59.4g 21%
Dietary Fiber 11.55g 43%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Includes 6.3g Added Sugars 12%
Protein 12.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 158.6mg 10%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 809.5mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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