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Sticky Sugary Food Potato Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Sticky sweet potato tacos with velvety avocado cilantro sauce is an easy and fast supper. Shredded sweet potatoes sautéed with date-sweetened barbeque sauce for the filling and a cool, naturally dairy-free avocado sauce to top.

An overhead shot of sweet potato tacos in blue corn tortillas, topped with red cabbage and a pale green creamy sauce.

Two images show the preparation of date-sweetened barbecue sauce, and then the finished product in a bowl.

An overhead shot of shredded sweet potatoes and a box grater to the side.

When I remain in a cooking rut (seems like I have actually remained in one for 6 months lol), I generally make tacos. I either go a saucy-sticky filling path or I put in the time to do up something crispy that has actually a somewhat fried feel. Constantly with shredded cabbage and other crisp veggies on top, and aaaaalways with some sort of velvety and mellow sauce to complete everything off (together with the required hot sauce and marinaded veg). That fundamental formula is simple and enjoyable to freestyle when it seems like you have actually been consuming the very same thing for a bit.

I have actually been doing variations of this taco filling for a while. It’s generally carefully julienned/shredded veggies (whatever I have around), sautéed with a shallot, and ended up with a sticky BBQ-style sauce. In a small method, it recommends a saucy, shredded meat scenario, however undoubtedly it’s lighter and not precisely toothsome. I enjoy “pulled” jackfruit when I remain in the correct state of mind, however this preparation for sticky sweet potato tacos strikes me ideal most days. Benefit: I constantly have sweet potatoes around, so this one is generally within reach at the last minute.

We attempted a date-sweetened barbeque sauce just recently that’s made by a popular brand name with the entire 30 set. It is extremely delicious with a great quantity of taste from ground spices and balsamic vinegar. It was hecka pricey though. I understood I might reproduce the sauce offered how easy the components are, so here we are! (Future edit: I have actually been purchasing this brand name that’s made in Canada recently, and we like it a lot more!).

We end up these tacos off with a velvety avocado drizzle that’s packed with cilantro and great deals of fresh lime juice. This dish is incredibly simple if you do not mind running the mixer two times. No judgment if you wish to utilize a store-bought barbeque sauce that you enjoy to reduce prep time. I do this a lot!

Although the filling for these sticky sweet potato tacos is whatever, tacos in basic require a truly excellent tortilla to make it work. Often I make my own out of cassava flour (with this press), however recently I have actually been purchasing the treasure corn ranges from Masienda. Very little components and the taste transcends to every other brand name I have actually attempted. I make a journey over the border and choose them up at the entire Foods in the Buffalo location.

I have actually likewise revealed a little collard leaf covered variation here for my grain-free individuals. Some more taco motivation for you with these Sugary Food Potato and Pecan “Meat” Tacos and these extremely high ambiance Raw and Vegan Tacos. And for basic sweet potato love, have a look at these Sugary food Potato Cake Patties with Lemony Slaw. I hope that you attempt these! Love and love, and after that a bit more love to you all:-RRB-

Image shows a hand stirring shredded sweet potatoes and BBQ sauce together in a sauté pan.

Overhead shot of the contents of a blender pitcher: avocado, cilantro, tahini, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Two images show a pack of blue corn tortillas and accompaniments for tacos.

An overhead shot of a sauce sweet potato filling, shredded cabbage, and creamy sauce inside of a collard leaf.