Original Post: https://www.evolvingtable.com/sweet-potato-vegan-tacos/
Sweet Potato & Brussel Sprout Vegan Tacos
Vegan Tacos are loaded with sweet potatoes, shaved Brussel sprouts, a spicy-sweet sauce, and then wrapped in a Paleo tortilla!
Servings: 8 tacos
Ingredients
- ½ sweet onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 lb. Brussel sprouts ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. sriracha sauce or hot sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground sage
- Cilantro optional
- Pecans coarsely chopped, toasted, optional
- Cheese Mozzarella or dairy-free, optional
- 8 Cassava flour tortillas or other gluten-free tortillas
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onions begin to become slightly translucent.
- Add additional olive oil and sweet potatoes. Sauté for 6-8 minutes.
- Add Brussel sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes covered, or until Brussel sprouts are almost tender.
- While vegetables are cooking whisk together garlic, syrup, vinegar, sriracha sauce, salt, and ground sage in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add sauce to skillet, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen up any bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until potatoes and sprouts are completely cooked.
- Serve in a cassava flour tortilla or other Paleo tortilla with pecans, dairy-free cheese, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
*Nutrition facts are calculated for 1 cassava flour tortilla filled with ⅛th of the Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes and none of the optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8535IU | Vitamin C: 63.9mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2.5mg