5 from 183 votes
Sweet Potato Burritos
These Sweet Potato Burritos use sautéed grated sweet potato spiced with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, wrapped in flour tortillas with fresh avocado and tomato. The filling offers a tender, slightly spicy texture complemented by creamy avocado and juicy tomato, making a versatile plant-based burrito that can be adapted to different textures and preparations.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
burritos
Calories:
340 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ¼ cup of water
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ onion diced, or yellow or red onion
- 4 cups sweet potato washed and grated
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 large avocado pitted and sliced
- 1 large tomato diced
- lettuce for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-size pan over medium-high heat, saute the onion and garlic in vegetable oil until the onion becomes translucent and tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the grated sweet potato, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid sticking. When the sweet potato is tender, add salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Add ¼ filling to each tortilla, then add avocado and tomato and wrap it up.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Roasting sweet potato chunks instead of shredding adds a caramelized texture.
- Using mashed sweet potato produces a creamy burrito filling.
- Add vegan cheese or cream cheese to the filling and pan-fry or bake for a crispy quesadilla variation.
- To crisp the burritos, pan-fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side or use a panini press or oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
900mg
(19%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
19499IU
(390%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 900mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 19499IU | 390% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.