Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos with Vanilla Yogurt and Toasted Walnuts
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos with Vanilla Yogurt and Toasted Walnuts

An original, comforting breakfast: lightly toasted corn tortillas filled with spiced sweet potato mash, vanilla yogurt, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. It brings together creamy, crunchy, and warm flavors in every bite.

15 minPrep
20 minCook
35 minTotal
4Servings
VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings
4
  • 500 g sweet potato (peeled and cut into small cubes)
  • 8 unit small corn tortillas (about 25 g each)
  • 240 g plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • 60 g walnuts (chopped)
  • 45 ml honey (divided)
  • 15 g butter (for the sweet potato)
  • 5 ml vanilla extract (to mix into the yogurt)
  • 2 g ground cinnamon (divided)
  • 1 g ground ginger (for the sweet potato)
  • 2 g salt (a pinch to balance flavors)
  • 15 ml olive oil (for toasting the tortillas)
  • 1 cda orange zest (finely grated)

Nutrition facts

per serving

360 kcal
Calories
9 g
Protein
43 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
38 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyTree Nuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Place the sweet potato on a small baking tray or ovenproof dish, add the butter, 2 tbsp of the honey, 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon, the ground ginger, and the salt, then toss well to coat.

  2. 2

    Roast the sweet potato for 18 to 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, stirring once halfway through, until very tender and lightly caramelized.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Remove from the heat so they do not burn.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the vanilla extract, orange zest, the remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Transfer the roasted sweet potato to a bowl and mash with a fork into a rustic puree. If you like, leave a few small chunks for texture.

  6. 6

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toast the corn tortillas for 20 to 30 seconds per side, until flexible with lightly golden edges. Keep them covered so they stay warm.

  7. 7

    Fill each tortilla with a portion of sweet potato mash, add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt, and finish with toasted walnuts on top.

  8. 8

    Drizzle the tacos with the remaining 1 tbsp honey and serve immediately while the tortillas are still warm and the temperature contrast is at its best.

Chef tips

For a crispier finish, gently fold the tortillas as you warm them to shape them like tacos before filling. Toast the walnuts just before serving to preserve their aroma.

Substitutions

You can substitute the walnuts with almonds or pecans if preferred. Greek yogurt can be replaced with thick plain yogurt. Honey may be swapped for maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

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