Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos

The BEST Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos made with fresh sweet potatoes, black beans, cilantro, onions, and cheese. Make them ahead for a quick & easy weeknight meal!

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings: burritos

Calories: 382kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

5 cups peeled cubed sweet potatoes
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion chopped (approximately 2 1/2 cups)
4 garlic cloves minced
4 ounce can diced green chiles
4 teaspoons cumin
4 teaspoons coriander
2 15- ounce cans black beans drained
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 Tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
14 ounces aged cheddar cheese grated
16 6- inch flour tortillas

Instructions

Place cubed sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Drain.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add onions, garlic, and chiles. Cook, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender.
Stir in cumin and coriander.
In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes, beans, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Stir in the onion mixture and one package of grated cheese.
Spoon approx. 1/2 cup of the mixture into each tortilla and roll. Place burritos seam side down in a lightly oiled baking dish. (You may need to divide the burritos into two baking dishes.)
Sprinkle with additional grated cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, sour cream, and salsa as desired.

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