Black Bean-Sweet Potato Burritos Recipe

Name: Black Bean-Sweet Potato Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1 fresh hot pepper, minced (for a milder hot, seeded first); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds; Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed (3 cups); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Six 10-inch flour tortillas

Servings: persons

6 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 fresh hot pepper, minced (for a milder hot, seeded first)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds
1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed (3 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Six 10-inch flour tortillas

1
In a covered saucepan, bring the sweet potatoes to a boil in salted water to cover.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain well.
4
Mash.
5
Set aside.
6
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, in a covered saucepan on low heat warm the oil.
7
Add the onions, garlic, hot peppers, and salt and cook until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the cumin and coriander and cook for another minute or two.
9
Preheat the oven to 350F.
10
Lightly oil a large baking pan.
11
Combine the mashed sweet potatoes, the onion-spice mixture, and the black beans.
12
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.
13
Season with salt to taste.
14
Place about 1 cup of filling on the bottom half of each tortilla and roll up.
15
The sides can be left open, or the sides can be folded over as you roll to form a tidy package.
16
Arrange, seam side down, in the prepared baking pan.
17
Lightly brush the tops of the burritos with oil and cover with aluminum foil.
18
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot.

565

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed, and more.

Yes, Black Bean-Sweet Potato Burritos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean-Sweet Potato Burritos

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