October 24, 2011

Monday Munchies: Sweet Potato and Spinach Burrito


Time for a delicious meatless monday burrito! Fall-inspired, filled with healthy spinach and black beans and wrapped in whole wheat tortillas.
Ingredients
  • 2 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1-1 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large handful of spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
Instructions
  1. Make sweet potato puree and mix in chipotle powder. Taste and adjust the chipotle seasoning.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onions and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or until onions become translucent. Stir in black beans and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes. Finally, add in spinach, cilantro, and lime juice cooking until spinach becomes slightly wilted.
  3. To finish the burrito a use a panini press pan or weighted pan. Place 1/2 the sweet potato mixture in the center of the tortilla and add a few spoonfuls of the spinach/black mixture on top. Roll and place the seem side down on the heated-up press. Heat for 1-2 minutes, flip, and heat until both sides have slightly browned.


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