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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

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Sweet potatoes add an unexpected creaminess to the filling in these burritos. Serve the burritos on a bed of rice, if you like, with plenty of salsa. Enjoy!

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

Cooking Information

Total Time

65 mins

Prep Time

35 mins

Servings

12

Ingredients

13 items

Directions

14 steps
30 mins
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350*.

  2. 2

    Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with the salt and water to cover.

  3. 3

    Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and set aside.

  5. 5

    While the sweet potatoes are cooking, warm the oil in a medium skillet or saucepan and add the onions, garlic, and chile.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the cumin and coriander and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently.

  8. 8

    Remove from the heat and set aside.

  9. 9

    In a food processor, combine the black beans, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and cooked sweet potatoes and puree until smooth (or mash the ingredients in a large bowl by hand).

  10. 10

    Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a large mixing bowl and mix in the cooked onions and spices.

  11. 11

    Lightly oil a large baking dish.

  12. 12

    Spoon about 2/3 to 3/4 cup of the filling in the center of each tortilla, roll it up, and place it, seam side down, in the baking dish.

  13. 13

    Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, until piping hot.

  14. 14

    Serve topped with salsa.

Ingredients

13 items
AMT
UNIT
INGREDIENT

Main Ingredients

5.00
cup
sweet potato(peeled cubed es)
0.50
tsp
salt(teaspoon)
2.00
pcs
broth(teaspoons other vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons)
4.00
pcs
garlic(cloves , minced (or pressed))
1.00
tbsp
chile pepper(tablespoon minced fresh green chili pepper)
4.00
tsp
cumin(teaspoons ground)
4.00
tsp
coriander(teaspoons ground)
0.50
cup
black bean(cooked s (three 15-ounce cans, drained))
0.67
cup
cilantro(lightly packed leaf)
2.00
tbsp
lemon juice(tablespoons fresh)
1.00
tsp
salt(teaspoon)
12.00
pcs
tortilla((10 inch) flour s)
1.00
pcs
salsa(fresh)