A Sweet Cinco de Mayo

I know, I know, Cinco de Mayo is all about avocados, margaritas, tacos and salsa but as it turns out, in certain regions of Mexico, sweet potatoes play a big role in the cuisine. Sweet potatoes were very important in the Mayan diet and were used to extend their corn-based dishes when corn was scarce. It's no wonder we are naturally inclined to pair our sweets with cumin, jalapeno, black beans and chipotle! To learn more about the history of sweet potatoes in Mexican cuisine, click here.

Here's my little roundup of some tasty Mexican dishes using sweet potatoes (including my personal recipe, guess which one!). Will you be using sweets in your celebratory meal today?

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Street Tacos from Fresno Foodie

Sweet Potato Caramelized Quesadillas with Chipotle from Top of the Apple

Sweet Potato Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Aioli from Hungry Foodies Pharmacy

Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Green Chile Enchiladas from A Couple Cooks

Sweet Potato Posole (Hominy Stew) from Better Homes and Gardens