Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos With Guacamole [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Delightfully straightforward, these tacos live up to their name by combining the sweetness of plantains, sweet potatoes, and a hint of black bean flavor, all crowned with a creamy and uncomplicated guacamole. These plant-based meals are both vegan and gluten-free, making them a great choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Vibrant Plantain and Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Guacamole: A Flavorful Vegan and Gluten-Free Delight Plantains, 3-4 ripe, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Sweet potatoes, 2 large, cooked and diced Canned black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup Olive oil, for sautéing the plantains and sweet potatoes Lime juice, freshly squeezed, 2 tablespoons Cumin, ground, 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Taco shells, corn or gluten-free, 6-8 Guacamole ingredients: Avocados, ripe, 3 Lime juice, freshly squeezed, 1 tablespoon Red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup Cilantro leaves, chopped, 1/4 cup Garlic, minced, 1 clove Prepare Crunchy Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Guacamole: A Delicious Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipe Nutritional Information Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos with Guacamole: A Vegan and Gluten-Free Delight

Vibrant Plantain and Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Guacamole: A Flavorful Vegan and Gluten-Free Delight

Plantains, 3-4 ripe, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Sweet potatoes, 2 large, cooked and diced
Canned black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup
Olive oil, for sautéing the plantains and sweet potatoes
Lime juice, freshly squeezed, 2 tablespoons
Cumin, ground, 1 teaspoon
Smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Taco shells, corn or gluten-free, 6-8
Guacamole ingredients:
Avocados, ripe, 3
Lime juice, freshly squeezed, 1 tablespoon
Red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup
Cilantro leaves, chopped, 1/4 cup
Garlic, minced, 1 clove

12 gluten-free soft taco shells
2 plantains
2-4 tablespoons coconut oil
2 sweet potatoes
1 can black beans
1 avocado
Two tablespoons of finely chopped onion, preferably with a sweet and mild flavor from using red onions, although yellow onions will also suffice.
1 tablespoon cilantro
Juice from 1 lime

Prepare Crunchy Plantain Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Guacamole: A Delicious Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipe

Boil diced sweet potatoes until tender, then set aside. Meanwhile, prepare black beans by cooking them in a separate pot on the stovetop, ensuring they are fully cooked and ready to use in your recipe.
Cooking sliced plantains in coconut oil requires precision: first, vertically halve the fruit, followed by horizontal cuts to create uniform bite-sized morsels. Then, heat a skillet over moderate temperatures, introducing an initial 2-tablespoon serving of coconut oil, with additional increments as necessary to prevent burning. Set aside the plantains, beans, and potatoes.
Warm tortilla shells in a skillet over medium heat, cooking for about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, or until they develop a lightly toasted hue.
Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot more interesting! Combine tender potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and sweet, starchy plantains with your favorite taco seasonings and crunchy taco shells for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.
To prepare a classic guacamole, simply mash ripe avocados with a fork and then stir in finely chopped onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of lime juice until well combined. Savor the rich flavor of freshly prepared guacamole by generously doling out a heaping spoonful onto each savory taco. Adjust the amount of lime juice to taste, adding more as required for optimal flavor.
Enjoy!