BEAN AND SWEET POTATO BURRITOS

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Not only does this bean and sweet potato combination take the standard burrito in a delicious direction, but the make-and-freeze option will give you a welcome weeknight dinner or snack solution.

Provided by Becky Rosenthal

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small or 1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (15 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11-oz package)
1 1/2 cups shredded smoked white Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet or shallow baking pan with foil.
  • In large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, the salt, cumin and chili powder. Spread on cookie sheet. Roast 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned and caramelized.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in refried beans, red pepper, mustard and soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Heat tortillas as directed on package. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons refried beans over each warm tortilla. Top each with about 2 tablespoons sweet potato chunks; sprinkle with cheese. Wrap tortilla around filling. If to be eaten within a week, place burritos in sealed container; refrigerate. To store for a longer period of time, wrap each burrito in plastic wrap and place in freezer container with tight-fitting lid; place in freezer.
  • To heat 1 frozen burrito, remove plastic wrap. Microwave on High 1 minute. Cut burrito in half; microwave 30 seconds longer or until center is warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Zeeshan Naeem
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really liked these burritos. The flavors were well-balanced and the burritos were very filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Inunnguaq Olsen
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These burritos were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Daisy Amador
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The burritos were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Michael Houston
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These burritos were delicious! The sweet potatoes and beans were a great combination. I will definitely be making these again.


Mosharrof Hossain
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I made these burritos for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Ramkumari Punmagar
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These burritos were a great way to get my kids to eat sweet potatoes. They loved the flavor and the burritos were very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Jawad Majali
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really liked these burritos. The flavors were well-balanced and the burritos were very filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Matthew Amenyehlor
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These burritos were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Bishal Joshi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burritos turned out perfectly. They were so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making these again.


Wishing Thanks
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These burritos were delicious! The sweet potatoes and beans were a great combination. I will definitely be making these again.


kamran khan6262
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I made these burritos for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Stephen Webb
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These burritos were easy to make and turned out great! I loved the flavor of the sweet potatoes and beans. I will definitely be making these again.


Lacy Dockery
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The burritos were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Ajusa Precious
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These burritos were so good! I loved the combination of sweet potatoes and beans. I will definitely be making these again.


Kelly Anderson
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I made these burritos for a party and they were a big success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Moyah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burritos turned out perfectly. They were delicious and easy to make. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Jenie Bennett
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These burritos were a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes added a nice sweetness and the beans made them hearty and filling. I will definitely be making these again.