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    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    Published on July 3, 2022 - Updated on May 6, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    spicy quinoa sweet potato tacos
    Here's a healthy taco recipe with a Spicy Quinoa and Sweet Potato filling. A great alternative to traditional meat tacos.
     
    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    Tired of the same old taco recipes? If you are then you must try this Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos recipe. A delicious healthy alternative to the traditional meat filled tacos.

    quinoa and sweet potato in saucepan

    🍚 Benefits of Quinoa

    Quinoa has fewer calories and carbs than rice.
    It has more protein than rice.
    Quinoa they say keeps you full for longer than rice.
    It can help with weight loss.

    bag of quinoa

    Another benefit of using quinoa is simply how easy it is to make. For this taco recipe, all you are going to do is combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and let it cook. From start to finish it should take about 30 minutes.

    quinoa sweet potato mixture

    I recommend dicing the sweet potatoes on the small side as this will help them cook a little faster and be tender when the quinoa is ready. Make sure you use a sharp knife as they can be hard to cut.

    🌡️ How Hot Are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000
    fresh jalapeños
    Fresh Jalapeños

    The spicy part of this recipe comes from the jalapeños. If you are not a fan you can always leave it out or substitute for green bell pepper. If you like your tacos especially hot you can add more jalapeños to taste.

    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    💭 Recipe Variation

    If you want to infuse a little more flavor into the quinoa and sweet potato mixture you can use an equal amount of chicken broth instead of the water. Makes a nice subtle difference.

    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    💭 Recipe Tip

    To make the sweet potato a little easier to cut, I HIGHLY recommend you zap the sweet potato for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave. This will make it so much easier to cut.

    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    If you are not familiar with Mexican Crema, it looks very much like Sour Cream but not sour. If you can't find Mexican Crema at your local grocery store, you can either use my Super Easy Garlic Lime Crema recipe or make your own by combining 1 Cup of Heavy Cream, 2 tablespoons Buttermilk, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt.

    mexican crema

    If you are a Taco lover, you need to check out our Top 5 Taco Recipes.

    For more great Quinoa recipes, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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      Mexican Street Corn Quinoa
    • Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil
      Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil
    • Quinoa Tabbouleh
      Quinoa Tabbouleh

    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Quinoa, Fresh Jalapeño, Red Onion, Sweet Potato, Salt and Flour Tortillas. Optional toppings include: Crema, Fresh Cilantro and Fresh Lime Juice.

    🥣 How to make Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the quinoa, salt, jalapenos, onion, sweet potatoes and water.
    Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the water has been fully absorbed about 20 minutes.
    Let the quinoa cool slightly, and then fluff with a fork. Add the quinoa filling to the tortillas.
    Optionally garnish each taco with crema, cilantro and/or fresh lime juice.

    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos

    Here's a healthy taco recipe with a Spicy Quinoa and Sweet Potato filling. A great alternative to traditional meat tacos.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 16 tacos
    Calories 144 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Cup Quinoa, uncooked
    • 2 Cups Water
    • 1 Fresh Jalapeño, diced
    • ¼ Cup Red Onion, diced
    • 1 Sweet Potato, diced
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 16 Flour Tortillas

    Toppings (Optional)

    • Mexican Crema
    • Fresh Cilantro
    • Fresh Lime Juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the quinoa, salt, jalapenos, onion, sweet potatoes and water.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the water has been fully absorbed, about 20 minutes.
    • Let the quinoa cool slightly, and then fluff with a fork. Add the quinoa filling to the tortillas.
    • Optionally garnish each taco with crema, cilantro and/or fresh lime juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 376mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2015IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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