Friday, November 02, 2007
Black Bean Sweet Potato Burritos
A mom of one of my student's passed along this delicious burrito idea! I have always loved sweet potatoes, and since I have a huge bin filled with my uncle's sweet potatoes from SC, I'm learning some fun ways to use this vegetable. And an interesting tidbit:
“The Nutritional Action Health Letter rated 58 vegetables by adding up the percentages of USRDA for six nutrients) Vitamins A and C, folate, iron, copper, and calcium), plus fiber. Sweet Potatoes topped the list with a whopping 582 points; its nearest competitor, a raw carrot came in at 434.”
3 cups of peeled and diced sweet potatoes
½ onion, chopped
Saute in large frypan in 1 tablespoon oil until just tender.
(Add apple juice as needed to prevent sticking. )
1 can of black beans
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
Add and cook until heated through.
8 wheat tortillas
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Divide bean mixture and cheese among the tortillas and roll up. Place in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Lightly spray tops of burritos with cooking spray or olive oil.
Cover pan with foil (I didn't do and they were crunchy on top which we loved)
and bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, salsa and fresh cilantro.
Labels: Main Dishes
Posted by Jeannie ::
12:59 PM ::
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