Dessert for 5

Sweet Potato Lentil Tacos

Name: Sweet Potato Lentil Tacos
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole dried lentils; 2 lb sweet potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground new mexico chile powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 jalapeños; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup whole milk greek yogurt; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 recipe sprouted lentil turmeric tortillas; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 2 spring onions

$6.67for 435 minServes 5

Roasted spiced sweet potatoes and tender lentils fill tortillas with cool yogurt, cilantro, and jalapeño sauce.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Dried beans and lentils, 3.5 oz$0.11/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical	2 lb	$2.58Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Sour cream, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.19Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical	1	$1.49Typical price
	Tortillas, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.34

Swaps

Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegar

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Desserts Fall

Typical price

$1.67 per serving$6.67 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1/2 cup whole dried lentils
2 lb sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground new mexico chile powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 jalapeños
2 cloves garlic
1 cup whole milk greek yogurt
1 cup cilantro leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 recipe sprouted lentil turmeric tortillas
1 cup cilantro leaves
2 spring onions

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes and toss them with 2 tablespoons olive oil, chile powder, coriander, salt, cumin, and cinnamon.
Roast the sweet potatoes for 25 minutes, turning halfway.
Simmer the lentils in water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes, then drain.
Blend the jalapeños, garlic, yogurt, cilantro, remaining olive oil, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side.
Fill the tortillas with lentils and sweet potatoes, then top with sauce, cilantro, and spring onions.

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