Sweet potatoes and yams are two different vegetables, but their names are sometimes used interchangeably in grocery stores. Knowing the difference can help you choose the right ingredient for your recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n Sweet potatoes have relatively smooth, thin skin and come in several colours, including orange, white, and purple. Orange-fleshed varieties are soft and creamy when cooked, making them a great choice for roasting, mashing, and these crispy taco shells.<\/span><\/p>\n True yams have rough, bark-like skin and are typically starchier and drier than sweet potatoes. Their flesh can be white, purple, or reddish, depending on the variety. They\u2019re more commonly found in African, Caribbean, and Asian grocery stores than in conventional supermarkets.<\/span><\/p>\n For these crispy taco shells, choose a sweet potato. Look for one with smooth skin and firm flesh. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes work particularly well because they become tender and slightly sweet when baked.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Enjoy a fresh spin on taco night with homemade crispy sweet potato shells. Load \u2019em up with your favourite protein and our Power Southwest Chopped Salad Kit (each bag delivers 20 g of protein!).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4618,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"recipe-type":[14],"dishes":[132],"collections":[],"class_list":["post-4617","recipes","type-recipes","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","recipe-type-nut-free","dishes-main-dishes"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhich Should You Use for This Recipe?<\/b><\/h3>\n