Roasted Sweet Potato Burritos (Printable View)
A savory mix of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese, and zesty spices wrapped in tortillas.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 pounds)
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Beans
04 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Spices & Seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wrap & Fillings
11 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
12 - 3.5 ounces grated cheddar cheese (or vegan substitute)
13 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ Optional Toppings
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - ½ cup salsa
17 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes and red onion with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on the prepared baking tray. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add black beans and roasted vegetables. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently to blend flavors.
05 - Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Divide the sweet potato and black bean mixture evenly among the tortillas. Top each with grated cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
07 - Add avocado slices, salsa, and sour cream or yogurt if desired. Fold sides in and roll burritos tightly.
08 - For a crisp finish, toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes.
09 - Serve immediately with extra salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet potatoes caramelize in the oven and get these crispy edges that make every bite interesting.
- It's hearty enough that no one asks where the meat is, and leftovers reheat beautifully the next day.
- You can prep the filling ahead and just warm tortillas when you're ready to eat.
02 -
- If you skip warming the tortillas they will crack when you try to fold them, and filling will spill everywhere.
- Don't overcrowd the baking tray or the sweet potatoes steam instead of roast and you lose all that caramelization.
03 -
- Roast the sweet potatoes a little longer than you think, the dark caramelized bits are the best part.
- Press down gently when toasting the burritos so the cheese melts into the filling and everything holds together.