20 Minute Meals with Trader Joes: Sweet Potato Fajitas with Cilantro Crema
This dinner comes together quicker than take-out can be delivered! As an added bonus almost all the ingredients can be found at Trader Joe’s!
The sweet potato ribbons (found in the refrigerated produce section of Trader Joe’s) are my go-to quick dinner secret. They can be easily stir fried with other vegetables for a taco or for over rice and teriyaki sauce. The thinness of them makes them perfect for a quick stir fry but they are also great steamed or baked. I often add a handful in the last few minutes of pasta or rice cooking for an extra boost of nutrition.
The cilantro crema is not to be missed! Cilantro is great for detoxing and adds so much flavor to dishes with out the need of excess salt. When making the crema don’t worry about picking the leaves, simply cut the bunch right before the twist tie, (leaving the bottom part of the bunch for compost or making vegetable broth) and add the leaves and stems directly to the blender. Cilantro stems taste like cilantro so in a blended sauce like this it’s not necessary to pick around the leaves.
Yield: 4 Servings
Sweet Potato Fajitas
• avocado oil (Chosen Foods)
• 1 red onion, cut into half moons
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1 (12 ounce) box sweet potato ribbons, found at Trader Joe’s in the refrigerated produce section
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (Simply Organic)
• Juice of 1-2 limes
• Salt to taste
• For serving: Cilantro Crema (see below), tortillas, shredded cabbage, lime wedges
1. Heat a large non-stick sauté pan over medium heat. Once pan is hot, cover with avocado oil. Once oil is hot add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
2. Add sweet potato ribbons, chili powder, and lime juice to skillet. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Salt to taste. Serve with desired toppings.
Cilantro Crema
• 2 big bunches of cilantro
• 1 cup vegan mayo (I like Sir Kensington Aquafaba Mayo)
• 2 garlic cloves
• juice of 1 lime
• water as needed to reach desired consistency, about 1 tablespoon
• salt to taste
1. Chop the bunches of cilantro right before the twist tie, add to blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth, adding water until desired consistency is reached. Salt to taste.
