Ethiopian Sweet Potato Fonio Tacos By Full Of Plants
Have you ever tried fonio? Well, if you havenโt, this recipe is the perfect introduction.ย Fonioย is a grain cultivated in Africa, itโs smaller in size than quinoa and has a nutty and earthy flavor.
Ethiopian Sweet Potato Fonio Tacos By Full Of Plants
Ingredientsย ย
- 1 small sweet potato (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 15-ounce (425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp berbere spice blend (see notes)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) oil
- 1 leek, minced
- ยฝ cup fonio (or use quinoa)
- 2 cups (470ml) water
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 and ยฝ tsp berbere spice
- 6 taco shells (or small tortillas)
Mint Yogurt Sauce
- โ cup (100g) non-dairy unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- ยผ tsp salt
- 3-4 fresh mint leaves, finely minced
To make your own berbere spice blend, mix together:
- 3 tablespoon ground chili
- 3 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ยฝ tsp ground ginger
- ยฝ tsp ground cardamom
- ยฝ tsp ground coriander
- ยฝ tsp turmeric
- ยฝ tsp ground fenugreek
- ยฝ tsp dried basil
- ยผ tsp cinnamon
- ยผ tsp ground cumin
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