Dessert for 5
Sweet Potato Lentil Tacos
$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$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
 | Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
 | Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.34 | ||
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.
Swaps
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt 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 Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetDessertsFall
$1.67 per serving$6.67 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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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