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    Home » Vegan Main Dish Recipes

    Published: Mar 8, 2017 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 · by Cindy

    Crispy Black Bean Sweet Potato Baked Burritos

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    This easy weeknight dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, making it a meal that everyone will love.

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    1 Crispy Black Bean Sweet Potato Baked Burritos
    1.1 Ingredients
    1.1.1 For Avocado Cream:
    1.2 Instructions
    1.2.1 For the avocado cream:
    1.3 Notes
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    CRISPY BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO BAKED BURRITOS | FAMILY RECIPE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN | WEEKNIGHT RECIPE | HEALTHY DINNER | EASY RECIPE

    You know what happens when you start getting completely settled in life?

    Work is going well for both you and your spouse.
    Marriage is starting to seem almost easy.
    Kids are behaving and doing well in school.
    Your money is under control.
    Nothing in the house has broken in the last 6 months.
    Both cars are running well.
    You're getting enough sleep AND getting in regular exercise.

    and then BOOM!

    Life decides it's time to switch it up and throw you for a loop.

    This is exactly what happened to my family a few weeks ago and it's all coming to head this week.

    CRISPY BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO BAKED BURRITOS | FAMILY RECIPE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN | WEEKNIGHT RECIPE | HEALTHY DINNER | EASY RECIPE

    We were doing awesome in all aspects of our lives.

    I came home from picking up the kiddo from school one day, and my wife just blurts it out.

    "They're making me go to swing shift."

    Sure, it doesn't sound like a huge deal, but UGH. Into work at 5pm and off work at 1am. What kind of crap is that?!

    CRISPY BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO BAKED BURRITOS | FAMILY RECIPE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN | WEEKNIGHT RECIPE | HEALTHY DINNER | EASY RECIPE

    My initial reaction was, "But what about family dinners?!"

    Family dinner time is the most important thing to me. It's something I'm a stickler about. No matter what. Even if you aren't hungry and you're not going to eat. You will sit at the table for family dinner. 

    Not at the TV (except for pizza & movie night). Not with phones and tablets. Together as a family.

    CRISPY BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO BAKED BURRITOS | FAMILY RECIPE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN | WEEKNIGHT RECIPE | HEALTHY DINNER | EASY RECIPE

    So I knew this new schedule would get in the way of that. Among other things. 

    • No one to fall asleep next to during the weeks.
    • No after-dinner walks when it warms up.
    • No Friday night date nights.
    • No watching our favorite Tuesday and Thursday night shows when they air.

    Such a bummer and a total shift in our lives for the next few months.

    A few positives though:

    • I don't feel guilty going to my evening workout classes anymore - more Zumba and Body Pump for me!
    • On the weeks we don't have my son (I have 50/50 custody), I will shift my schedule to wake up at 8am instead of 5am - winning!
    • I have control of the tv remote all evening long

    Although she will be missing out on family dinner time, I love knowing that the food I make is family style, which means there's always a lot of it and it's easily reheatable. So even if she's eating the dinner I made for lunch the next day, I know she'll love and appreciate it all the same.

    Like these Crispy Black Bean Sweet Potato Baked Burritos. They're totally easy to make so even though it's just my kiddo and I, I don't feel like I've wasted a bunch of time cooking just for the two of us.

    Plus, they're made with inexpensive, but whole food ingredients, making it simple to make a whole tray of them. You could probably even get away with doubling the recipe and freezing it for a later day when you just aren't in the mood to cook.

    I'm all about that.

    CRISPY BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO BAKED BURRITOS | FAMILY RECIPE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN | WEEKNIGHT RECIPE | HEALTHY DINNER | EASY RECIPE

    So if you're looking for the perfect meatless meal that your whole family will love, even for leftovers, these baked burritos are the ones to make.

    Crispy Black Bean Sweet Potato Baked Burritos

    This easy weeknight dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, making it a meal that everyone will love.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
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    Author: Holly

    Ingredients

    • 2 sweet potatoes , peeled and chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 15-ounce can corn drained
    • 10-12 small whole wheat tortillas
    • ¾ cup salsa

    For Avocado Cream:

    • 1 avocado
    • ½ cup silken tofu
    • juice of 1 lime
    • salt
    • ½ bunch of cilantro
    • 8 oz can diced green chiles

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • On a large baking sheet, spread chopped sweet potatoes in single layer, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkling of salt. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until fork tender.
    • Fill tortillas with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and salsa. Roll each one tightly and place in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and lightly crispy.

    For the avocado cream:

    • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend on high until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Use as a spread or dip for burritos.

    Notes

    Feel free to bake the potatoes 1-2 days in advance, saving on prep time the day of.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a picture, upload it to Instagram and tag me (@happyfoodholly) and use the hashtag #inspiredbyholly

    CRISPY BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO BAKED BURRITOS | FAMILY RECIPE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN | WEEKNIGHT RECIPE | HEALTHY DINNER | EASY RECIPE

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    1. Carrie this fit chick says

      March 08, 2017 at 8:47 am

      yum yum yum!! I love that you put sweet taters in this one! I much prefer the taste to regular ol' ones!

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