Sweet Potato & Lentil Tacos Recipe With Cranberries

Step 1: To begin making the Sweet Potato & Lentil Tacos Recipe with Cranberries, preheat your oven to 180 degree celsius

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, bell pepper in a teaspoon of oil and sprinkle some salt

Step 3: Spread them on a greased baking sheet placed on a tray and bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, till the sweet potato gets soft and well roasted

Step 4: Once done, remove from the oven and set aside

Step 5: Blend the tomatoes, jalapenos and the garlic in a blender to make a smooth paste

Step 6: To cook the lentils, in a saucepan, combine the lentils along with the water and bring it to a brisk boil and then turn the heat to low

Step 7: Add the pureed tomato and jalapeno mixture to the lentils and stir

Step 8: Add the salt to taste, cover the pan and allow the lentils to cook on low heat until soft and just done

Step 9: Keep this aside

Step 10: The lentils should not be mushy or watery

Step 11: Add water only as much as required in between

Step 12: If there is some water left, let it evaporate completely by keeping the lid open

Step 13: The whole process shouldn't take more than 25-30 minutes

Step 14: Once the lentils are done, turn off the heat, add the lemon juice and mix everything well

Step 15: The next step is to make the cabbage salad

Step 16: In a  mixing bowl, add the shredded cabbage, carrots and cranberries, to this add some salt and lemon juice

Step 17: Mix well and let it sit for some time so that the flavors are well combined

Step 18: In another bowl, remove the pulp of one avocado, and mash it well with a spoon

Step 19: Add Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro and some salt and mix really well

Step 20: As salt is used for every stage you will need to be careful about how much you add

Step 21: To assemble the Sweet Potato & Lentil TacosLightly toast the tortillas on a preheated non-stick skillet

Step 22: Then in the serving plate, add the fillings on the tortillas

Step 23: Starting with the lentils, then the roasted vegetables, cabbage salad and top with the avocado dressing and serve

Step 24: You can either use store bought tacos or make them at home by following these recipes: Home Made Whole Wheat Flour TortillasHomemade Corn Tortilla RecipeNotes: In case you don't want to use the oven to roast the sweet potato and pepper, you can do it on the stove top too

Step 25: Add a little oil in a pan

Step 26: Once it is heated, add the peppers and sprinkle some salt and let it cook a little

Step 27: Once it is done, remove it, add the sweet potato, sprinkle some water and salt

Step 28: Cook while stirring in between till the sweet potato is done

Step 29: Serve Sweet Potato & Lentil Tacos along with Loaded Veggie Nachos Recipe - A Delicious Mexican Appetizer, Ice Tea Sangria Recipe followed by a dessert of Mexican Style Bunuelos Recipe-Sweet Fritter