Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos Light
Light, nutritious, and bursting with bold flavors, these Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos Light are your new go-to for a wholesome, plant-based meal! Featuring perfectly roasted, spiced sweet potatoes, zesty black beans infused with lime and cilantro, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a soft whole wheat tortilla, this recipe balances satisfying textures and vibrant tastes. Packed with wholesome ingredients like baby spinach and a dollop of salsa, these burritos are rich in fiber and nutrients while staying refreshingly light. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, these burritos offer a comforting yet healthy twist on a classic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups cilantro
- 6 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cups salsa
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small 1/2-inch cubes.
In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, rinse and drain the black beans. In a small bowl, mix the black beans with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips or mash it for spreading, if preferred.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 15 seconds on each side to make them more pliable.
To assemble the burritos, lay a tortilla flat. Add a layer of roasted sweet potatoes (about 1/6 of the batch), black bean mixture, a handful of baby spinach, a couple of slices of avocado, and a spoonful of salsa.
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up to create a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
Serve the burritos warm or wrap them in foil for an on-the-go meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3015 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.0 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2188 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
