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Kale and Sweet Potato Tacos

Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos with Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce

Sweet Potatoes and Kale combine to make an ultra satisfying and healthy meal that is beyond delicious! Made in about 30 minutes, this is one of my favorite week day dinners. Leftovers are delicious the next day over a bed of quinoa or mixed with a can of black beans. 

Course dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Mains, vegan, vegetarian
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword kale, sweet potato, sweet potato and kale, sweet potato and kale tacos, tacos, vegetarian tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 501 kcal
Author India

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes diced in 1/2 inch cubes (about 3-4 small sweet potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Kale

  • 1 bunch Kale roughly chopped and stems removed (about 1 bunch)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro about 1 bunch
  • 1 jalapeno roughly chopped and seeds removed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 teaspoons lime juice to taste

For Serving

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • cilantro optional
  • avocado optional
  • Quick Pickled Red Onions optional
  • red onions diced, optional
  • goat cheese, feta cheese, or white cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

Sweet Potatoes

  1. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, coriander, paprika, smoked paprika, chile powder, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the sweet potatoes.

  2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook covered, stirring every so often to prevent burning, until fork tender (about 10 - 12 minutes. If the skillet becomes to dry before the sweet potatoes are cooked, add a splash of water to the skillet to finish cooking the sweet potatoes and to prevent burning.

Garlicky Cilantro Mojo Sauce

  1. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, add cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 2 teaspoons lime juice into a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped. Turn on food processor and slowly stream in olive oil until a smooth sauce is formed. Taste and add additional lime juice, if desired.

Kale

  1. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked through and tender when stabbed with a fork, add the chopped kale, remaining liime juice, and  the 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook until kale wilts and becomes a bright green, stirring a few times.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. Warm the tortillas either in the microwave by covering a stack with a damp paper towel and warming up for about 30 seconds until warm. Alternatively, you can warm them in a skillet on the stove.

  2. Stuff each tortilla with a helping of the sweet potato and kale mixture, a drizzle of the Garlickly Cilantro Mojo sauce, a squeeze of lime if desired, and sprinkle on any additional toppings like red onion, goat cheese (or vegan cheese), or diced jalapenos.

Recipe Notes

STORE IT IN THE FRIDGE

These Sweet Potato and Kale Tacos will keep for 5 days in the fridge when stored separately from the toppings and tortillas. Leftovers are fabulous mixed with a can of black beans or served over a bed of quinoa for lunch the next day!