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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos


My co-worker Cheryl Hoefler suggested this recipe she adapted from www.AllRecipes.com. The burritos have a lot of pluses: easy to make, healthy and taste good. I made them at home, but pared down the recipe, as only me and one of my sons like sweet potatoes. It did turn out great, with the sweet potatoes adding a subtle sweetness to the burritos.
This recipe could make more than 12 servings, depending on the size of tortillas used.
The only thing missing from my picture above is some salsa! I would definitely try these again.
Thank you for the suggestion Cheryl!!

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 C. canned kidney beans, drained
2 C. water, or less
3 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
4 tsp. prepared mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
4 C. cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
optional, serve with sour cream and salsa
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat oil in a medium skillet, and saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans, and mash. Gradually stir in water, and heat until warm. Remove from heat, and stir in the chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper and soy sauce.
3.Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the warm flour tortillas. Top with cheese. Fold up tortillas burrito style, and place on a baking sheet.
4.Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, and serve.

Angel's tip: I used black beans with mine which were delicious!


Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 503 | Total Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 20mg