SWEET POTATO AND KIDNEY BEAN BURRITO

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Dinner will be ready in a flash! These are so tasty and wonderfully healthy. High in protein and low in fat. You can also use black beans or cannelini beans. I found this recipe on the internet and altered it to my liking.

Provided by StrikingEyes00

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 cups water
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
12 (10 inch) wheat flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large 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.
  • Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the warm flour tortillas.
  • Top with cheese and roll up the filled tortillas burrito style, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, and serve.
  • Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 1145.1, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 15.7

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