Whole Wheat Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos

Name: Whole Wheat Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and partially mashed; ¼ cup water (or enough for desired consistency); 1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds or 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 4 teaspoons prepared mustard; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 -2 12 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked in boiling water 10-15 minutes and mashed to desired texture; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 jalapeno peppers, diced; ½ cup chopped cilantro, plus extra (to garnish); 10 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas, warmed; 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and partially mashed
¼ cup water (or enough for desired consistency)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander seeds or 2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
¼ cup soy sauce
2 -2 12 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked in boiling water 10-15 minutes and mashed to desired texture
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 jalapeno peppers, diced
½ cup chopped cilantro, plus extra (to garnish)
10 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas, warmed
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat oil in large skillet.
3
Saute onion until soft and transparent.
4
Add garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mustart, cayenne pepper and soy sauce and saute for an additional minute.
5
Stir in beans, sweet potatoes, lemon juice, jalapenos and cilantro.
6
Gradually add water to desired consistency and heat until warmed through.
7
Divide mixture evenly among the warm tortillas.
8
Top filling with half the cheese.
9
Roll burrito style or fold into pockets/envelopes.
10
Place on baking sheet.
11
Brush lightly with oil or melted butter.
12
Sprinkle remaining cheese over burritos.
13
Bake for 20 minutes and serve with additional cilantro and salsa.

739

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and partially mashed, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Sweet Potato and Black Bean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!