Roasted Sweet Potato Burritos (Printable Version)
Warm tortillas filled with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and spices for a hearty vegetarian meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Beans and Grains
05 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
14 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
17 - 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
18 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
04 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add a touch of olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add black beans and roasted vegetables; cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Divide the filling among the tortillas. Top with cheese, cilantro, avocado, and any desired toppings.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up each tortilla into a burrito. Serve with lime wedges and extra salsa or sour cream.
# Expert Advice:
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- These burritos prove that sweet potatoes and black beans are a match made in heaven
- The roasted vegetables develop incredible depth while staying budget friendly
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- Don't skip the step of stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting or the pieces touching the pan will burn while others stay raw
- Overfilling your tortillas is the most common mistake, leave at least two inches of tortilla visible on all sides for successful rolling
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- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper not foil, because the natural sugars in sweet potatoes can stick stubbornly to metal
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling right before rolling to brighten all the earthy spices