California Summer Tacos

I think I’m in love with these tacos. When I told Gabe I was making meatless tacos, you might say he was less than enthused. Don’t get me wrong, I love a greasy carnitas street taco just as much as the next guy, but these tacos have so many fresh flavors going on, that you won’t even remember there isn’t any meat in there because your taste buds and your belly will be in heaven. These tacos are a combination of a few different recipes I came across, with a few elements from each to create one beautiful masterpiece. I think I will call them CALIFORNIA SUMMER TACOS! The grilled sweet potato acts as the meat substitute, giving you that hearty centerpiece to your taco, while the veggies add a freshness that only summer vegetables can provide, all topped with the most delicious creamy cilantro lime dressing. ¡Buen apetito!

California Summer Tacos

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Yield: 3 servings (you could stretch it to 4 servings, if you add one more sweet potato)

Ingredients

*Cilantro Lime Dressing*

*Recipe yields 3/4 cup dressing*

1 cup loosely packed cilantro, rinsed, stems removed and roughly chopped

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), more to taste

2 fresh garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Optional: sprinkle of ground cumin, light drizzle of honey

Tacos

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large spears

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ red onion, diced

3 ears fresh corn on the cob, kernels removed

1 red chili, thinly sliced

1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

kosher salt to taste

8 corn and wheat tortillas

toppings: fresh cilantro, lime wedges and avocado chunks

### Instructions *Cilantro Lime Dressing* Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. *Tacos* Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Boil peeled potatoes for 7-9 minutes or until slightly soft. Lightly oil grill pan with oil of your choice, I used coconut oil spray on a cast iron grill pan. Add potatoes spears to grill pan and cook over med-low heat for 6-8 minutes on each side checking periodically for browning. *(Optional: Lightly sprinkle potatoes with salt)* Meanwhile, in a heavy pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the red onion and let it cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the corn and barely cook until tender, 2 minutes. Add the chilis, and jalapeño and stir. Season to taste with kosher salt and then add the cherry tomatoes, stir and pull off the heat immediately. Heat the corn tortillas in a dry pan until hot and soft. Place one or two sweet potato spears in each tortilla. Spoon the corn mixture over the sweet potato spears. Add avocado chunks, a drizzle of cilantro lime dressing, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice over the tacos and enjoy right away!