Smoky Chickpea & Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema

These hearty tacos feature smoky, spiced chickpeas and tender sweet potatoes, topped with a creamy avocado-lime sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal, they come together quickly using just your stovetop.

⏱️ 30 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 380 calories
Smoky Chickpea & Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema
Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced small
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
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Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

⏱️ 10 minutes 🌡️ medium
2

Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet with sweet potatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until chickpeas are heated through and coated in spices, about 5 minutes.

⏱️ 5 minutes 🌡️ medium
3

While the filling cooks, blend avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic, and half of the cilantro in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add a tablespoon of water if needed for a creamy consistency.

⏱️ 3 minutes
4

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or until pliable.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ medium
5

Assemble tacos by dividing the chickpea-sweet potato mixture among tortillas. Drizzle with avocado-lime crema and garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately.

⏱️ 2 minutes
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Nutrition Information

380
Calories
13g
Protein
55g
Carbs
11g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the chickpea and sweet potato filling can be made up to 4 days in advance and reheated on the stovetop before assembling the tacos.

They are naturally gluten-free if you use corn tortillas; opt for certified gluten-free tortillas if you have a sensitivity.

Try shredded cabbage, pickled onions, hot sauce, or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and crunch.

For this quick recipe, stovetop sautéing is faster, but you can roast the sweet potatoes in advance and reheat them with the chickpeas if desired.

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