• Home
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • Contact Kate Ramos
  • About ¡Hola! Jalapeño
  • Margarita Week

¡HOLA! JALAPEÑO

Comida Latina, Condiments and Salsas, Mains, Recipes

Roasted Sweet Potato and Sprouted Lentil Tacos

April 18, 2017
Sweet potato and lentil tacos made with roasted sweet potatoes, DIY sprouted lentils, & jalapeño yogurt salsa wrapped in homemade sprouted lentil tortillas.
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
  • Share
  • Tweet

{This #SpringCleanse post is sponsored by Lentils.org}

If spring is all about renewal than spring cooking should reflect that in some ways too. There is a freshness and light in the air and that feeling has made its way into my kitchen.

sweet potato and lentil tacos recipe

I love lentils and traditionally have used them in heartier cooking—soups, stews, with sausage, and so forth but this time I wanted lentils to add lightness and a tender bite to what I was cooking. I’ve read a lot about making your own sprouts from beans and seeds and such but had never actually tried it at home. The added nutrient boost was reason enough to get me excited; lentils are naturally loaded with protein but sprouted lentils also have antioxidant benefits as well as being excellent for digestive health. But it really wasn’t until I realized how easy they are that I decided there was no excuse not to try.

How to Sprout Lentils

sweet potato and lentil tacos recipe

You can buy all sorts of fancy equipment to sprout with, which might be handy when sprouting smaller seeds, but sprouting lentils is so easy all I used was a colander. The lentils have to be soaked overnight then I strained them through a large colander, spreading the lentils out as much as possible and cover the colander with a kitchen towel. I left them on my counter and rinsed them a few times a day to keep them from drying out. After a couple of days, little sprouts emerged and they were tender enough to eat. You can keep going for up to five days to get the sprouts to grow bigger but I used mine after three. I’ve used the sprouted lentils in all kinds of things—tossed in salads, in sandwiches, I’ve even been topping my eggs in the morning with a handful of lentils. Their texture is just addictive and they have a subtle sweet, earthy flavor that is delicious with just about anything. It was these tacos though that got me really excited.

Sweet Potato and Lentil Tacos

sweet potato and lentil tacos recipe

Sweet potato and lentil tacos are one of my favorite veggie taco combinations and honestly one of my all time favorite Mexican tacos recipe. The lovely thing about these tacos however, are the sprouted lentils don’t need to be cooked, they add a wonderful crunch to the tender roasted sweet potatoes and soft tortilla. As for these homemade tortillas they really take the idea of spring cleanse to a whole other level. Corn tortillas are pretty good for you but a soft homemade corn tortilla spiced with turmeric and sprouted lentils are something you can feel good about eating two times over. I know homemade tortillas aren’t something you’re going to whip out after gymnastics practice on a Tuesday night but when you have the time, I encourage you to give them a try. Get the recipe and all the details on how to make them and just think about it.

Jalapeno Yogurt Salsa

sweet potato and lentil tacos recipe

This salsa is like a breath of fresh (if not pretty spicy) air. It pulls all the flavors of these tacos together; creamy but still very light, made with yogurt instead of the more traditional sour cream. With the leftovers I added a bit more olive oil and vinegar and made a fiery salad dressing that was great on a sprouted lentil, radish, apple, dried currant, and arugula salad—uses for these lentils are just sprouting up everywhere (pun fully intended)!

Let Lentils.org inspire you to clean up your act this spring and enter the #SpringCleanse Canadian Lentil Sweepstakes! Check out the details below.

Print

Roasted Sweet Potato and Sprouted Lentil Tacos

Sweet potato and lentil tacos made with roasted sweet potatoes, DIY sprouted lentils, & jalapeño yogurt salsa wrapped in homemade sprouted lentil tortillas.

Sweet potato and lentil tacos made with roasted sweet potatoes, DIY sprouted lentils, & jalapeño yogurt salsa wrapped in homemade sprouted lentil turmeric tortillas.

  • Author: Kate
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Scale

Ingredients

For the sprouted lentils:

  • 1/2 cup whole dried lentils

For the sweet potatoes:

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground New Mexico chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the salsa:

  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the tacos:

  • 1 recipe sprouted lentil turmeric tortillas
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

To sprout the lentils:

  1. Start at least 3 days in advance; cover lentils with about an inch of water and let sit overnight.
  2. The next day strain and spread lentils out in the strainer, giving them as much room as possible. Set the strainer over a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Leave at room temperature.
  3. Rinse lentils at least 3 times a day for at least 2 days or until they start to sprout. Continue rinsing and leave them covered at room temperature for up to 5 days, depending on how large you’d like the sprouts to be.
  4. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate. Sprouted lentils will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

For the tacos:

  1. Heat oven to 425°F and arrange rack in the upper third.
  2. Combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, and spices in a large bowl. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until just tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Place jalapeños and unpeeled garlic cloves in a dry comal or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until charred on all sides (garlic will take less time so remove that first).
  4. Remove garlic peel and the stems from the jalapeños. Cut jalapeños in half and remove seeds if you’d like it less spicy.
  5. Place charred vegetables in a blender with yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and blend on high until smooth. Taste and add more salt or vinegar as needed.
  6. To serve, toss sweet potatoes with cilantro and sliced spring onions then divide between the warm tortillas and top with sprouted lentils. Drizzle with salsa and enjoy!

Notes

Sprouting your own lentils is super easy but it does take some planning. The lentils take at least 3 days to sprout so plan ahead.

Serving these tacos in homemade tortillas make them extra special but store-bought corn tortillas also work here.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @holajalapeno on Instagram and hashtag it #holajalapeno

 

#SpringCleanse Canadian Lentils Sweepstakes

One More Thing

Did you love this post? I want to know! Leave me a comment and snap a photo for Instagram. Tag @holajalapeno so I can see your beautiful creation! Your feedback is super important to me. If you run into trouble shoot me a message on Instagram and I’ll walk you through it. Also, don’t forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter, lots of good stuff there too! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Lentils.org. The opinions and text are all mine.

You Might Also Like

  • Spicy Cinnamon-Spiked Sweet Potato Tostadas
  • A terrific grilled fish tacos recipe topped with fresh sweet corn salsa and avocado slices. This super healthy dinner is perfect for summer. Gluten-free!
    Grilled Fish Tacos with Sweet Corn Salsa
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Scallions
  • New Potato and Chard Tacos
gluten-freehealthy MexicanPlant Powered Mexicanspringsweet potatoestacosvegetarian
Kate Ramos
Kate Ramos

 

No Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Previous Post
One-Pan Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops
Next Post
Sprouted Lentil Turmeric Tortillas

Celebrating Mexican flavors with healthy, simple recipes from my California kitchen.

Welcome to ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Welcome to ¡Hola! Jalapeño

¡Hola! I'm Kate Ramos. Mama of two. Iowa girl married to a Mexican-American man living in California. Here's what I love: my family, Mexican flavors, and creating great recipes that celebrate our SoCal life! I'm so happy you're here.

Subscribe & Follow

NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

Sign Up Now

Search

Popular Posts

  • Mexican Shredded Beef for tacos, gorditas, tostadas, and more! With stove top, slow cooker, and Instant Pot instructions included. #shreddedbeef #beeffortacos #Mexicanshreddedbeef #beeftacos

    Shredded Beef For Tacos {Carne Deshebrada}

    September 15, 2020
  • Two bowls of Green Tomato Chili on a marble table top with a spoon in the first bowl.

    Green Tomato Recipes! Tangy Green Tomato Chili

    May 22, 2020
  • A spicy Pozole Verde that just so happens to be vegan. Made with green chiles, jalapeños, pinto beans and hominy. One of my favorite Mexican dinner ideas! #sponsored #holajalapeno #pozole #vegan

    How To Make Green Chile Vegan Pozole

    October 4, 2019
  • Can of open chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

    17 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Recipes

    January 24, 2018
  • Crock pot with frijoles borrachos and cilantro.

    Crock Pot Borracho Beans {Frijoles Borrachos}

    May 11, 2016

¡HOLA! JALAPENO ON Pinterest

  • Details - Black dress - Designed tulle fabric  - Handmade embroidery field flowers,black belt detail - A-line dress shape,long sleeves with V-neck and waist definition - Party and Evening dress
  • Pastel Yumi, The Magic Idol (1986), Studio Pierrot
  • Spring Nail Inspo 2020
  • A simple delicious vegan recipe for Tomato and Rice Soup with Dill, made with bright and flavorful Mutti Whole Peeled Tomatoes (Pelati) and Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste (Doppio Concentrato). If you are a fan of fresh tomato flavor I know you’ll love Mutti Tomatoes! #ad #tomatosoup #Muttitomatoes #cannedtomatoes #MuttiPartner
  • How to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with homemade grenadine using a simple combination of pomegranate juice, sugar, and orange peel. This simple cocktail makes a great brunch drink or easy-going sipper with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. #tequilasunrise #tequila #ad #cagrown #tequilacocktail
  • How to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with homemade grenadine using a simple combination of pomegranate juice, sugar, and orange peel. This simple cocktail makes a great brunch drink or easy-going sipper with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. #tequilasunrise #tequila #ad #cagrown #tequilacocktail
  • How to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with homemade grenadine using a simple combination of pomegranate juice, sugar, and orange peel. This simple cocktail makes a great brunch drink or easy-going sipper with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. #tequilasunrise #tequila #ad #cagrown #tequilacocktail

Buy Now

Ahalogy Badge

Featured On

Find me on Instagram – @holajalapeno

View on Instagram
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Bloglovin

@2020 ¡HOLA! JALAPEÑO - PRIVACY POLICY

Back to top
  • 2