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    Sweet Potato Burritos

    30-Minute Meals Allergy Friendly Recipes Dairy-Free Recipes Main Courses Plant Based Recipes Real Food Vegetarian Recipes January 16, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 13 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, and southwestern spices, these easy Sweet Potato Burritos are hearty, filling, and wholesome!

    Filled with tender sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and southwestern spices, these easy Sweet Potato Burritos make a filling and wholesome vegetarian meal.

    These simple vegan-friendly burritos are an easy 30-minute recipe that is bursting with both flavor and nutrients.

    Burrito filled with black beans, sweet potaoes and avocado.

    From Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili to Sweet Potato Tacos to these Sweet Potato Burritos, sweet potatoes and black beans prove that they are a flavor match made in heaven.

    The subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes plays off the earthy black beans to create a combination that is creamy, hearty, sweet, and robust.

    In this recipe for Sweet Potato Burritos, seasoned sweet potatoes are pan-fried until tender and slightly crispy, then tossed with black beans, taco seasoning, and bright lime juice, to create a burrito filling that is fiber-packed, nutrient-dense, and insanely delicious.

    Truthfully, I can just dig into the sweet potato mixture with a spoon, but when rolled in tortillas with mashed avocado or guacamole, these Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos make a perfect hand-held, portable lunch or light vegan dinner recipe.

    Notes on Ingredients

    • Sweet Potatoes: Select blemish-free sweet potatoes that feel heavy for their size. If you don't want to mess with peeling and cubing raw sweet potatoes, look for cubed sweet potatoes sold in the produce section.
    • Black Beans: To keep this recipe quick and easy, use canned black beans that have been rinsed and drained. Of course, feel free to use instant pot black beans in place of canned beans.
    • Taco Seasoning: To control the additives and added sodium, I recommend using my homemade taco seasoning in place of store-bought taco seasoning. In place of the taco seasoning, use fajita seasoning, or simply ½ teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
    • Lime: The zest and juice of fresh lime will make good sweet potato burritos into GREAT sweet potato burritos, as the citrus finishes off the filling with a bright, fresh flavor.
    • Tortillas: Use your favorite corn, gluten-free, or flour tortillas. Keep in mind you will want to use larger-sized tortillas designed for burritos, not soft tacos or fajitas.

    How To Make Sweet Potato Burritos

    • In a large skillet, saute the cubed sweet potatoes, diced onion, and taco seasoning in a bit of oil over medium heat.
    • Saute until the potatoes are tender, turning frequently. This should take about 20 minutes.
    • Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, add black beans to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the beans are warmed through.
    • Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in both the lime zest and lime juice.
    Black Bean and Sweet Potato Mixture in Skillet next to tortillas.
    • In a dry skillet, briefly toast each burrito shell until warm and pliable. This will make your burritos much easier to roll and simply taste better.
    • Place â…“ to ½ cup sweet potato black bean mixture onto the center of the toasted tortillas.
    • Top with shredded cheese and or mashed avocado if desired.
    • Wrap up each burrito, folding up the bottom, then the sides, then rolling to seal.
    Flour tortilla topped with sweet potatoes and black beans.

    Storage and Meal Prep Tips

    These sweet potato burritos are a great option for meal prep, as they can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-6 days and they freeze well. To freeze sweet potato burritos, follow the recipe as stated and wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for 3 months. Defrost overnight and then simply pack with an ice pack for school or work lunches.

    If you happen to have leftover sweet potato black bean mixture, top it with a poached egg for a quick & healthy breakfast.

    More Easy Meatless Tex-Mex Recipes

    • Sweet Potato Tacos
    • Lentil Tacos
    • Bean Burritos
    • Vegetarian Fajitas
    • Vegetarian Enchiladas

    If you enjoyed these Sweet Potato Burritos, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    Burrito filled with black beans, sweet potaoes and avocado.

    Sweet Potato Burritos

    Filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, and southwestern spices, these easy vegetarian burritos are hearty, filling, and healthy!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 burritos
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • ¼ cup minced onion
    • 1 (16 oz can) black beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 1 lime zested and juiced
    • 8 (8-10 inch) tortillas
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    Instructions

    • In a medium skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the cubed sweet potatoes, diced onion, and taco seasoning. Saute until potatoes are tender, turning frequently. This should take about 20 minutes.
    • Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the beans are warmed through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
    • Zest the lime into the skillet. Then cut that lime open and squeeze the juice of the lime into the sweet potato mixture. Stir to combine.
    • Warm tortillas slightly in a dry skillet or in the microwave, until soft and pliable.
    • Place ½ cup of the sweet potato mixture in the center of the warmed tortilla. Top with cheese and/or avocado if desired. Wrap up each burrito, folding up the bottom, then the sides, then rolling to seal. Serve immediately or cool to store.

    Notes

    Tortillas: Use corn, gluten-free, or flour tortillas. 
    Beans: If using canned black beans, be sure to rinse and drain them before adding them to the skillet. And of course, feel free to substitute pinto beans for the black beans if desired. 
    Taco Seasoning: In place of the homemade taco seasoning, use ½ teaspoon each of salt, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. 
    Storage: Store in the refrigerator for 5-6 days in an airtight container. To freeze sweet potato burritos, follow the recipe as stated and wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for 3 months. Defrost overnight and then simply pack with an ice pack for school or work lunches.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6945IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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    This post was originally shared in 2017 but was updated in 2023. 

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    1. Beth

      July 22, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      These burritos are so yummy! My hubby and I made these for lunch yesterday, and they turned out so delicious. Such a great and easy recipe! We can't wait to make these again!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 22, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        Thanks for sharing Beth!

        Reply
    2. Lily

      July 22, 2021 at 3:03 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy these burritos were to make, I had some sweet potatoes in the fridge and could not figure out what to make with them these burritos were perfect. I will be meal-prepping these in the future as a quick lunch.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 22, 2021 at 6:45 am

        I am so glad you found this recipe and gave it a try Lily!

        Reply
    3. Betsy

      July 22, 2021 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      I remember getting these sweet potato and black bean burritos as a welcome home meal when my second baby was born. They heated up so well and we're so healthy and perfectly hearty. Gave me the energy I needed to tackle being a young mom to two kids under two!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 22, 2021 at 6:46 am

        I absolutely love hearing that someone brought you these after a baby--what a sweet friend. (And congratulations by the way!)

        Reply
    4. Deborah

      February 09, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and easy to make! I used corn tortillas so they were more like tacos but they were very good and filling.

      Reply
    5. Jacquelyn Hastert

      August 09, 2019 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      I love sweet potatoes and burritos! I love these and all the flavor that comes with them.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 09, 2019 at 11:21 am

        It really is a great combo!

        Reply
    6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      August 09, 2019 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple and easy this recipe is! I'll be making it again!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 09, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Sometimes we overlook simple!

        Reply
    7. Marilyn Marrs

      March 30, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      The Sweet Potato Burrito recipe mentions adding the onions with cubed sweet potatoes. Onions are not in the ingredient list. I will just add to taste, but you may want to correct. Enjoy your blog very much; thank you.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 30, 2019 at 9:34 pm

        Oh thank you Marilyn for the kind words and for the notice. The recipe card is all fixed now 🙂

        Reply

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