Celebrate the summertime with these delicious [not to mention gorgeous] sweet potato tacos– from the kitchen of our fave chef, Jason Paul. A festive twist on the classic taco, this beauty is nourishing, easy to whip up, + will leave all your friends begging for your recipe. Head on down to the farmers market for the freshest ingredients and follow our lead.

SWEET POTATO TACOS [4 servings]

What You’ll Need:

• 3 Large Sweet Potatoes
• 1 Fresh Poblano Pepper
• 1 Whole Red Onion
• 6 Regular Corn Tortillas or 9 Street Taco Size Corn Tortillas
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1/8^th Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
• ¼ Cup Picked Cilantro

Preheat oven to 375° Degrees

Wash + cut sweet potatoes in half and then into 1/4 inch wide slices. Place in a large bowl. Remove seeds from Poblano, and cut into ½ inch slices. Add to bowl. Cut red onion in half and then into ½ inch wide slices and add to bowl. Toss all vegetables together to mix well, and stir in vegetable oil, cumin, cayenne, and season with salt + pepper. Spread potato mixture onto a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 375° for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender [but not mushy]. If onions or peppers get slightly charred, don’t panic– you’re right on track. To serve, gently heat tortillas and spoon warm potato mix into each shell. Top with fresh cilantro + your favorite condiments [two tasty options below], and dig in!

Option No. 1 | LIME SOUR CREAM

• 1 Cup Sour Cream
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/8^th Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• Salt to Taste

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl + chill until ready to serve.

Option No. 2 | MASHED AVOCADO WITH CORN

• 2 Ripe Avocados
• 2 Ears Fresh Corn Cut Off The Cob
• 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1/16^th Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Minced Red Onion
• 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• Salt to Taste

Start by heating a heavy skillet over medium high heat and lightly char the cut corn kernels. Remove from heat to cool off. In the mixing bowl, remove avocado from skin and mash using a fork. Add cooled corn, minced red onion, lime juice, cilantro + seasoning. Mix well + adjust seasoning to your liking. Chill [covered] in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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