Sweet Potato And Black Bean Burritos
- 5 C. peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 3-1/2 C. diced onions
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 T. minced fresh green chile
- 4 tsp. ground cumin
- 4 tsp. ground coriander
- 4-1/2 C. cooked black beans (or 3 15-oz. cans, drained)
- 2/3 C. lightly packed cilantro leaves
- 2 T. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 8 eight-inch flour tortillas (non-fat version)
- tomato salsa for topping
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place sweet potatoes in pot with water to cover. Cover and bring to boil. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- With 2 T. oil in a non-stick skillet, saute onions, garlic, and the chile. Add water as necessary to keep from sticking. Cover and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are tender, about 7 min. Add cumin and coriander and cook 2-3 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In food processor, combine beans, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and cooked sweet potatoes. Puree until smooth. (OR You can also mash the ingredients in a large bowl by hand using a potato masher. The result will be a less smooth but nicely textured filling.)
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mix in cooked onions and spices.
- Spray with nonstick spray a large baking dish. Spoon about 2/3 to 3/4 C. of the filling into center of each tortilla, roll closed, and place seam side down in baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake at least 30 min., until piping hot.
- Serve topped with salsa.
- less than 10% of calories from fat per serving: 10.6 g. protein; 7.5 g. fiber
potatoes, salt, vegetable oil, onions, garlic, fresh green chile, ground cumin, ground coriander, black beans, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, flour, tomato salsa
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/sweet-potato-and-black-bean-burritos-50026376 (may not work)