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Creamy Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Recipe 🌯
Overview:
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 this vegan, southwestern-inspired dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, ready in less than 4 hours.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
- Serving: 8-12 portions
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes | 5 |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Vegetable broth | 2 cups |
| Garlic cloves | 3 1/2 |
| Green chili pepper | 1 |
| Ground cumin | 1 tsp |
| Ground coriander | 4 tsp |
| Black beans | 4 cups |
| Cilantro leaves | 4 tbsp |
| Fresh lemon juice | 2/3 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Flour tortillas | 12 |
| Salsa | As needed |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with the salt and enough water to cover.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Filling:
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, warm the oil in a medium skillet or saucepan.
- Add the onions, garlic, and green chili pepper.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the cumin and coriander and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
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Make the Bean Puree:
- In a food processor, combine the black beans, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, salt, and cooked sweet potatoes.
- Puree until smooth, or alternatively, mash the ingredients in a large bowl by hand.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Transfer the sweet potato and bean mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the cooked onions and spices until well combined.
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Assemble the Burritos:
- Lightly oil a large baking dish.
- Spoon about 2/3 to 3/4 cup of the filling into the center of each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas, ensuring the filling is enclosed, and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
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Bake:
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the burritos are piping hot.
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Serve:
- Once baked, serve the burritos topped with salsa.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 575.2
- Fat Content: 10.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1156.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 102g
- Fiber Content: 15.9g
- Sugar Content: 8.7g
- Protein Content: 19.8g
Enjoy Your Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos!
These delicious and nutritious burritos are not only vegan-friendly but also bursting with flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or whenever you’re craving a taste of the southwestern U.S. 🍽️
