Easy Vegetarian Nopal & Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe

 

 

Flavor-Packed Vegetarian Nopal and Sweet Potato Tacos

Craving a plant-powered taco?

This vegetarian nopal and sweet potato tacos recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor.

Perfect for Taco Tuesday or Meatless Monday!

Nopal, also known as cactus paddles, adds a unique texture and mild flavor to this satisfying dish.

Combined with sweet potato, onion, and your favorite toppings, these tacos are a delicious and healthy meal option.

Why You’ll Love This Taco Recipe

• Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly: Easily customizable to fit your dietary needs.
• Quick and Easy: Minimal prep time and simple ingredients make this recipe a breeze.
• Flavorful and Satisfying: The combination of nopal and sweet potato creates a delicious and hearty meal.
• Versatile: Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings for endless possibilities.

Ready to try something new?

These nopal and sweet potato tacos are a must-make!

Gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

Let’s taco ’bout it!

Vegetarian Nopal & Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 tacos

Ingredients

Nopal tortillas
1 cup diced nopal (cactus paddles)
1 cup diced sweet potato
1/4 cup chopped onion
Cooking oil (avocado oil recommended)
Salt to taste
Optional garnishes: lime wedges, sour cream, green onions, cilantro

Supplies

Skillet (non-stick or cast iron)
Knife
Measuring Cup
Taco Holders

Instructions

1. Prep Your Ingredients: Dice nopal and sweet potato. Chop onion. Prepare your desired garnishes.
2. Cook the Filling: Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced nopal, sweet potato, and onion. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste.
3. Warm the Tortillas: Gently warm nopal tortillas on the stove.
4. Assemble Your Tacos: Fill warmed tortillas with the nopal and sweet potato mixture. Top with your favorite garnishes and enjoy!

More from Mama Likes To Cook 

Check out my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.

Tacos

• Jackfruit 
• Nopal & Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato Recipes

• Avocado Sweet Potato Toast with Fried Egg
• Vegan Black Bean Stew
• Nopal and Sweet Potato Tacos
• Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Spinach Side Dish
• Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
• Ghee Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Vegetarian Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
• Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes with Brown Rice
• Spinach and Sweet Potato Frittata
• Easy Sweet Potato Salad
• Sweet Potato and Eggs Skillet Meal
• Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito
• Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?