Description
Make these easy Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos for a healthy, flavorful meal. Perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4–6 large burrito-sized flour or low-carb tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Spread sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Beans: In a mixing bowl, combine rinsed black beans, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix: Let sweet potatoes cool slightly and add them to the bean mixture, optionally mashing a third of the potatoes for a creamier base.
- Layer: Warm tortillas, place a line of shredded cheese just below the center, and top with the sweet potato and bean mixture.
- Roll: Fold the sides in, tuck the bottom edge over the filling, and roll tightly, placing seam-side down.
- Toast: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Store assembled burritos wrapped in foil for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F until crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: sweet potato, black bean burritos, vegetarian, meal prep, dinner, Mexican