SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

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Categories     Bean     Potato     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Vegan     Tortillas

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 C. peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vegetable oil
3-1/2 C. diced onions
4 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 T. minced fresh green chile
4 tsp. ground cumin
4 tsp. ground coriander
4-1/2 C. cooked black beans (or 3 15-oz. cans, drained)
2/3 C. lightly packed cilantro leaves
2 T. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
8 eight-inch flour tortillas (non-fat version)
tomato salsa for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Place sweet potatoes in pot with water to cover. Cover and bring to boil. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. With 2 T. oil in a non-stick skillet, saute onions, garlic, and the chile. Add water as necessary to keep from sticking. Cover and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are tender, about 7 min. Add cumin and coriander and cook 2-3 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside. In food processor, combine beans, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and cooked sweet potatoes. Puree until smooth. (OR You can also mash the ingredients in a large bowl by hand using a potato masher. The result will be a less smooth but nicely textured filling.) Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mix in cooked onions and spices. Spray with nonstick spray a large baking dish. Spoon about 2/3 to 3/4 C. of the filling into center of each tortilla, roll closed, and place seam side down in baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake at least 30 min., until piping hot. Serve topped with salsa. less than 10% of calories from fat per serving: 10.6 g. protein; 7.5 g. fiber

Anthony Primerano
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I can't wait to try these burritos!


Chandra Jones
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These burritos are a great way to change up your Taco Tuesday routine.


kayum
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I love that these burritos are healthy and filling.


joker jony
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I wasn't sure how the sweet potatoes and black beans would taste together, but they were surprisingly good.


Gayan Danushka
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These burritos are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


george trepeklis
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I made these burritos for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them!


MD tsfh
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These burritos are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


M Naveed
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I love that these burritos are vegetarian, but they're still so hearty and satisfying.


Mohammedjack Mohammedjack
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These burritos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ansa Ashfaq
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I've never made burritos before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!


Makeena Hardwick
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These burritos are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


peace Gift
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I made these burritos for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Ayyan Tariq
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The avocado crema is a must-make. It adds a creamy, tangy flavor to the burritos.


Miata Harris
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I wasn't sure how I would like the sweet potatoes and black beans together, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really tasty!


Daniel Clayfield
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These burritos are so easy to make, and they're packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover sweet potatoes in them.


Md Rakeb Khan
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I've made these burritos several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Syed Muhammad Umair
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These burritos were a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes and black beans were a delicious combination, and the avocado crema was the perfect finishing touch.