Sweet Potato & “Chorizo” Tacos

I know what you are all thinking..another taco recipe?!

The answer is yes. Tacos are always a yes.

Although many of us may be familiar with taco favourites such as carne asada or carnitas, veggie based tacos don’t often jump to mind. But they should. Eating one less meat-filled meal each week has been shown to have numerous health benefits, ranging from reducing risk of cardiovascular disease to decreasing likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.

If you need more veggie convincing these sweet potato and ‘chorizo’ tacos are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and salty. Instead of having nitrate filled chorizo, the sun-dried tomatoes and nuts provide an earthy healthier flavourful contrast to the sweet potato. To top it off the freshness of the cilantro sauce adds a much needed bright punch to each bite.

Another benefit of skipping out on the beef and opting for these sweet potato tacos, is the feeling your body will have after. You just demolished your third (or maybe fourth) one, and unlike meat based meals, you don’t feel heavy and lethargic. Your stomach is not working overtime to digest that difficult animal protein. Rather, you can pour yourself a nice glass of sangria, sit back and enjoy the rest of your night with your friends or family.

So try out this recipe for Meatless Monday, your arteries will thank you.

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