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Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos Recipe

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Delicious and wholesome Chipotle Sweet Potato Quinoa Tacos featuring roasted herb tomatoes, seasoned sweet potatoes, smoky black beans, and fluffy quinoa wrapped in charred corn or flour tortillas, topped with a creamy dairy-free chipotle sauce and fresh jalapeños. A vibrant vegan taco recipe perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Roasted Herb Tomatoes

  • 2 cups roasted herb tomatoes (any variety)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Poblano Peppers

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 poblano peppers (to roast whole and chop)

Quinoa

  • 1 cup red quinoa, uncooked (can use white or multi-color)
  • 3 cups organic vegetable stock or broth
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Sautéed Black Beans

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Additional Ingredients

  • 6–8 pieces homemade corn or flour tortillas, charred
  • 1 cup jalapeños, chopped (optional for extra heat)
  • 1 cup dairy-free chipotle sauce/dressing (e.g., cashew cream or plant-based yogurt with chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and lime juice)

Instructions

  1. Make the Roasted Herb Tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tomatoes in half, place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with oregano, parsley, and basil. Roast for 25-30 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes and Poblano Peppers: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet. Roast whole poblano peppers alongside sweet potatoes until their skin is blistered. Remove sweet potatoes and peppers after 25-30 minutes, let peppers cool, then chop.
  3. Cook the Quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  4. Sauté Black Beans: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained black beans along with oregano, smoked paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until warm and fragrant.
  5. Prepare the Chipotle Sauce/Dressing: Mix your favorite dairy-free base such as cashew cream or plant-based yogurt with chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir until creamy and smooth.
  6. Char or Warm the Tortillas: Heat a skillet on medium-high. Place tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly charred.
  7. Assemble the Tacos: Start with a warm tortilla. Layer quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed black beans, and chopped poblano peppers. Top with roasted herb tomatoes and jalapeños. Drizzle with the chipotle sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or regular potatoes if desired.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your preferred spice level or omit for a mild version.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten free.
  • For extra smoky flavor, consider adding smoked chipotle powder to the quinoa or black beans as well.
  • This recipe is vegan and dairy-free by default.
  • Roasting poblano peppers until blistered makes peeling easier and adds a smoky flavor.
  • Leftover quinoa and beans make great additions to salads or bowls.

Keywords: chipotle tacos, sweet potato tacos, quinoa tacos, vegan tacos, healthy tacos, plant-based, dairy-free, roasted vegetables

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