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Sweet Potato Fajitas with Zesty Lime Sauce

Sarita Harbour
Enjoy a modern twist on a classic with sweet potato fajitas with zesty lime sauce. A perfect blend of flavors for an unforgettable yet frugal meal.
5 from 41 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Mexican American
Servings 6
Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Fajitas
  • 2 medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and sliced lengthwise into ½ inch wedges
  • 2 peppers mixed colors, seeds removed and sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed and separated
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning separated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil separated
  • 6-8 small flour tortillas warmedFor the Zesty Lime Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime zest and juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place sliced sweet potatoes in a medium mixing bowl.  Add one tablespoon of the olive oil, one tablespoon of fajita seasoning and one of the crushed garlic cloves. Mix well. 
  • Transfer sweet potatoes to a large baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Save the bowl to use for remaining vegetables.
  • Place sliced onions and peppers in the mixing bowl.  Add one tablespoon of olive oil, one tablespoon of fajita seasoning and one of the crushed garlic cloves.  Mix well and set aside.
  • Stack the tortillas on a large sheet of aluminum foil, wrap them in the foil and set aside. 
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven, flip the sweet potatoes and move them to one side of the baking sheet. 
  • Transfer the bell peppers and onions to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer.  Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and vegetables are soft. Add the foil wrapped tortillas to the oven (directly on the oven grate is fine) and allow to heat while the vegetables are roasting. If you have room you can place the wrapped tortillas in the corner of the baking sheet. Meanwhile make the zesty lime sauce. 
  • Place the greek yogurt in a small bowl, add zest of one lime and squeeze lime juice into the bowl (about 1 tbsp).  Mix well and set aside.
  • When the vegetables and tortillas are ready, remove from the oven. Optional to leave the vegetables behind and broil for about 3 minutes to add some crisp. 
  • Transfer vegetables and tortillas to a serving tray, serve warm with the zesty lime sauce, sliced avocado and lime wedges. Additional topping options in notes below.

Notes

Notes:  The zesty lime sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.  The fajita filling will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. 

Topping Ideas: sour cream, chopped cilantro, grated cheese, diced fresh tomatoes or salsa

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
Keyword sweet potato fajitas, sweet potato recipes
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