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A flavor-packed vegetarian burrito featuring roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and a smoky chipotle lime crema. Perfect for a satisfying and healthy weeknight meal.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Prepare the Chipotle Lime Crema
Warm Tortillas and Fillings
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A flavor-packed vegetarian burrito featuring roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and a smoky chipotle lime crema. Perfect for a satisfying and healthy weeknight meal.
This southwest recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 860.17 calories per serving with 34.72g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Assemble the Burritos
Sear the Burritos (Optional but Recommended)
Substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative like cashew cream or a vegan sour cream. Ensure your flour tortillas are certified vegan.
Use large, high-quality gluten-free tortillas. Be aware that they can be more delicate, so warm them carefully to prevent tearing.
Mix in 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken, crumbled chorizo, seasoned ground turkey, or scrambled tofu with the black beans for an extra protein boost.
Sauté 1 cup of sliced bell peppers and onions with a pinch of salt until softened and add them to the burrito filling for more flavor and nutrients.
Include fresh elements inside the burrito like diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or pickled red onions for a bright, tangy contrast.
Black beans and sweet potatoes are excellent sources of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes a healthy gut microbiome, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Sweet potatoes provide sustained energy through complex carbohydrates, making this a filling and satisfying meal that keeps you energized for hours without a sugar crash.
Sweet potatoes are exceptionally high in beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A. This antioxidant is crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health.
The combination of black beans and rice provides a good source of plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Each burrito contains approximately 550-650 calories, depending on the size of the tortilla and the amount of crema used. It's a substantial and nutritionally balanced meal.
Yes, it is very healthy. It's packed with dietary fiber from the beans and sweet potatoes, complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, plant-based protein, and essential vitamins like Vitamin A.
Absolutely. For the best results, store the cooked components (sweet potatoes, rice, beans, crema) separately in the fridge for up to 4 days and assemble the burritos just before serving. You can also pre-assemble them, but they may become slightly soft.
To prevent sogginess, ensure all your fillings are relatively dry and have cooled slightly before assembling. Also, searing the burrito creates a crispy barrier that helps keep the contents contained and the exterior firm.
Yes, pinto beans or even kidney beans would work well as a substitute for black beans in this recipe.
These burritos are a complete meal on their own, but they pair wonderfully with a side of fresh salsa, guacamole, or a simple green salad with a lime vinaigrette.