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    Home » Main Course » Sweet Potato and Carrot Tinga Tacos

    Sweet Potato and Carrot Tinga Tacos

    Published: Aug 27, 2017 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Dora S. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    I have fallen in love with sweet potatoes. I actually used to dislike them, but during my pregnancy I craved them and now I can't get enough of them. These sweet potato and carrot tinga tacos are one of the many ways you can use sweet potatoes. The shredded carrots and sweet potatoes are stewed with onion, garlic, and a tomato-chipotle sauce. The sweet potatoes make this dish just a bit sweet, the chipotle-tomato sauce adds a tanginess that will keep you coming back for more, and the avocado gives it a luscious creaminess. Serve on warm tortillas for tacos or on tostadas smothered with beans.

    Sweet potato and carrot tinga taco filling in a cast iron skillet.

    Traditionally, tinga is a shredded pork dish that originates from Puebla. It is also commonly made with chicken or beef. For another vegan option you could use jackfruit or hearts of palm. The best thing about this recipe though is that it's super easy to make and only requires a couple of ingredients. I make a less spicy version for my kids and they love it!

    Sweet potato and carrot tinga tacos on a plate in front of a full skillet.

    Our baby is now 2 months old, and I'm trying to get back into the rythm of things, testing recipes, posting, and recording videos. I am planning on finally launching a youtube channel in the next couple of weeks, but I have to say it makes me really nervous. If you have any suggestions, words of encouragement, or recipe requests I am all ears. Enjoy!!

    Sweet potato and carrot tinga tacos on a dinner plate.

    The Recipe: Sweet Potato and Carrot Tinga Tacos

    Make sure to cook the tinga until the sweet potatoes and carrots are tender. The texture should not be crunchy. Enjoy!

    Sweet potato and carrot tinga tacos are a bit sweet, the chipotle-tomato sauce adds a tanginess and spiciness that will keep you coming back.
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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Sweet Potato and Carrot Tinga Tacos

    Sweet potato and carrot tinga tacos are a bit sweet, the chipotle-tomato sauce adds a tanginess and spiciness that will keep you coming back.
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    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 304kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Water
    • 1 cup Thinly sliced white onion
    • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 ½ cups Grated sweet potato
    • 1 cup Grated carrot
    • 1 can (14 oz.) Diced tomatoes
    • 1 tsp. Mexican oregano (optional)
    • 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo
    • ½ cup Vegetable stock
    • 1 Avocado, sliced
    • 8 Tortillas corn or flour
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    Instructions

    • In a large sauté pan over medium-heat, add water and onion, cook for 3 -4 minutes, until the onion is translucent and soft. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring for 1 minute.
    • Add sweet potato and carrot to the pan and cook for 5 min stirring often.

    Sauce:

    • Place the diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, oregano, and chipotle peppers in the blender and process until smooth.
    • Add chipotle-tomato sauce to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes and carrot are cooked through. If necessary add more vegetable stock to the pan. 
    • Serve on warm tortillas and top with avocado slices.

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    Notes

    Increase or decrease spiciness by adding or removing some of the chipotle peppers. You can also serve on tostadas smothered with refried beans. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17425IU | Vitamin C: 13.3mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @dorastable or tag #mexicangonevegan!
    Nutrition Facts
    Sweet Potato and Carrot Tinga Tacos
    Amount Per Serving (2 tacos)
    Calories 304 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 340mg15%
    Potassium 820mg23%
    Carbohydrates 53g18%
    Fiber 11g46%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 17425IU349%
    Vitamin C 13.3mg16%
    Calcium 117mg12%
    Iron 2.2mg12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Angi

      September 23, 2020 at 3:53 am

      4 stars
      Very yummy and easy to make. I've never had meat tinga so I don't know how similare the taste is. It's sweet and spicy and the avocado is really nice with it. I agree that crunchy fried shells would make a good contrast with the filling. Instead I added some crispy lettuce in the soft flour tortilla taco. The filling would also work with lettuce wraps if your looking for something a bit lighter.

      Reply
    2. Susan

      August 16, 2020 at 8:28 am

      5 stars
      I made these last night and even my carnivore husband enjoyed A LOT of them! I added cumin and chilipowders to the mix, but it's the chipotle sauce that makes it! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Dora S.

        August 18, 2020 at 1:41 pm

        So glad you liked it!!

        Reply
    3. Melissa Rea

      June 08, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made the tinga tacos for dinner and they were delicious. So simple to make, yet so flavorful. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Your recipes have brought me so much joy and nostalgia. I’m eating versions of the foods I grew up with that I thought I would never eat again since I became a vegetarian. Thank you! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Dora S.

        June 14, 2020 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Melissa, I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing

        Reply
    4. Nicole Garcia

      September 23, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      These tortillas in these pictures look amazing!! Are they homemade? And if so do you have a recipe? Because my maseca tortillas don't look this good!

      Reply
      • dorastable

        September 29, 2017 at 8:28 pm

        They are not homemade. They are tortillaland uncooked corn tortillas. I love them. You can go to their site to find a store that carries them near you.

        Reply
    5. May

      August 28, 2017 at 11:36 am

      I'm so happy I found this blog, I've already bookmarked a bunch of recipes from it and I can't wait to try them.

      Reply
      • dorastable

        September 18, 2017 at 2:33 pm

        We are also on Pinterest if you want to bookmark on there!

        Reply
    6. Francisca Buenrostro

      March 27, 2017 at 9:45 am

      where is the link for the recipe?

      Reply
      • dorastable

        March 27, 2017 at 10:52 am

        HI Francisca. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The problemas has been resolved and you should be able to see the recipe.

        Reply
    7. Jeni

      April 29, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hopefully, your sister will be able to heal quickly. I completely agree with you that health is very important and sometimes that it is easy to take for granted.

      I love that your blog takes traditional Mexican recipes and puts a vegan twist on them. I have been inspired by your recipes and your recipe for sweet potato and carrot tinga tacos sound amazing. I can't wait to make them soon!

      Reply
      • dorastable

        May 01, 2015 at 12:16 pm

        Thanks Jeni,

        I have also been inspired by your blog. I'm a little jealous that you actually live in Mexico, but thank you for translating so well your love for Mexico and it's cuisine.

        Reply
    8. Lisa Braack Erdelyi

      April 29, 2015 at 7:49 am

      Sending prayers for your sister, Dora. xoxo

      Reply
      • dorastable

        May 01, 2015 at 12:14 pm

        Thanks Lisa, she is recovering nicely and should be back to normal soon. Give the kids hugs and kisses for me.

        Reply

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