Lactose Free Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos are one of those meals that feel indulgent but come together with surprisingly wholesome ingredients — and this version delivers on every front. Roasted sweet potato cubes get tossed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before hitting a hot oven, where they caramelize into tender, golden bites with serious depth of flavor. The seasoned ground turkey is cooked down with scallions, garlic, and a splash of coconut aminos, giving it a savory, slightly umami-forward profile that pairs beautifully with the warm spiced potato. What makes this recipe especially clever is the cassava flour tortillas pressed and cooked right in the same skillet — they're soft, pliable, and completely free of any dairy ingredients, so there's no need to hunt down a specialty store or read the back of a package. A quick avocado salsa with fresh cilantro and lime juice ties everything together with a bright, creamy finish that doesn't rely on cheese or sour cream to get there. Every component is naturally dairy-free without any substitutions that feel like a compromise, which means the whole table can dig in without a second thought.
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4 servings
For the sweet potato
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the turkey
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the tortillas
- 1 cup cassava flour
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup warm water, plus more as needed
For the avocado salsa
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated, then spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 2
Roast the sweet potato for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the cubes are tender when pierced with a fork and the edges are caramelized and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
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