Black Bean Sweet Potato Burrito

A healthy  recipe adapted from CraftCircle, black bean sweet potato burrito is made with whole grain tortillas filled with sautéed sweet potatoes, black beans, low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded lettuce, and fat-free sour cream. With this easy healthy recipe, you can enjoy a heavy and satisfying burrito anytime without the guilt. This also makes a delicious vegetarian meal served with some chips or nachos. The sweet potatoes give awesome flavor to the black beans and contrast magnificently with the cheese and the sour cream.

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato

1 tsp. olive oil

1 can (16 oz.) black beans

Whole Grain Tortillas

Low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Head lettuce, shredded

Fat-free Sour cream



Preparation Instructions

Peel and grate sweet potato. Set aside.

Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add potato and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potato is cooked through.

Add beans. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat.

Use potato and bean mixture to fill tortillas. Top with cheese, lettuce and sour cream, if desired.