Description
These Kid-Friendly Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos are a perfect meal for busy parents. They are quick, easy, and packed with nutrition, designed to appeal to little palates and make mealtimes enjoyable for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for mild flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced sweet potato and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder (if using). Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions (microwave or skillet).
- Lay out each tortilla. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sweet potato and black bean mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For picky eaters, you can mash the sweet potato mixture slightly before filling the burritos to hide the texture of the beans or corn.
- These burritos are great for meal prep. Assemble them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Customize the fillings based on your child’s preferences. You can add cooked chicken, spinach, or bell peppers.
- Leo loves these with a dollop of sour cream, and Mia prefers hers with just a sprinkle of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 5-8g
- Sodium: 300-400mg
- Fat: 8-12g
- Saturated Fat: 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35-45g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 10-14g
- Cholesterol: 15-25mg