Yam And Black Bean Burritos With Amaranth Recipes

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the potatoes are just tender but still have a bite, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large saute pan and place over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the jalapeno and stir to combine. Add the chili powder, tomato paste and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors of the herbs. Then, add the spinach, beans and tomatoes. Fold gently to combine. Simmer until the spinach is wilted and the liquid has reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the queso fresco, lime juice and sweet potatoes. Taste and season as needed.
• Distribute the mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll the tortillas, garnish with the cilantro and hot sauce and serve immediately. For freezer meal prep, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store in an airtight container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• To reheat, place wrapped burrito in the microwave and reheat for 3 minutes, flipping once. Unwrap, garnish with the cilantro and hot sauce, if desired, and serve!

YAM AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS WITH AMARANTH

Steps:

• Scrub (but don't peel) the yams, cut them into bite-size pieces, and steam in a saucepan or steamer basket until tender but still holding their shape, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and then add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapeño pepper and bell peppers and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then stir in the yams, tomatoes, salsa, beans, cilantro, and lime juice and cook just to heat through, about 3 to 4 more minutes. Finally, add the amaranth, chili powder, and cumin and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve in warm tortillas and top with avocado and, if you like, sour cream.

WHOLE WHEAT SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onion until soft and transparent. Add garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mustart, cayenne pepper and soy sauce and saute for an additional minute.
• Stir in beans, sweet potatoes, lemon juice, jalapenos and cilantro. Gradually add water to desired consistency and heat until warmed through.
• Divide mixture evenly among the warm tortillas. Top filling with half the cheese.
• Roll burrito style or fold into pockets/envelopes. Place on baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil or melted butter. Sprinkle remaining cheese over burritos.
• Bake for 20 minutes and serve with additional cilantro and salsa.

DELICIOUS BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
• Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
• Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
• Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.

BLACK BEANS WITH AMARANTH

Steps:

• Place the beans and their soaking water in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. If necessary, add water to cover by two inches. Bring to a boil and skim off foam. Add the onion and half the garlic, and reduce the heat to low. Add salt, cover and simmer one hour. Add the remaining garlic, the epazote (optional) and more salt if desired. Simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the cilantro, and simmer for another 30 minutes, until the beans are tender and the broth aromatic.
• While the beans are simmering, wash the amaranth leaves in two changes of water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the amaranth. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Drain, squeeze out excess water (it will be a beautiful plum color) and chop coarsely.
• About five minutes before serving, taste the beans and adjust seasoning. Stir in the amaranth, simmer very gently for five to 10 minutes, and serve.

QUICK BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add beans and salsa; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Warm the tortillas; spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture off-center on each. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with sour cream and olives if desired. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve immediately.

BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in beans; heat through. , Spoon about 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and lettuce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
• Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potato is tender.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent. Add the jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spices are fragrant. Add the black beans and corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook until warmed through, 3-4 more minutes.
• To assemble a burrito, add ⅓ of the bean and corn mixture, ⅓ of the roasted sweet potatoes, some lettuce, tomatoes, vegan cheese, and guacamole to the center of a tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up, keeping the filling tucked in place. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cut in half and serve.
• Enjoy!

VEGAN SWEET POTATO AND BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Toss sweet potatoes, onion, olive oil, and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Spread out onto a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, about 30 minutes or until desired level of doneness.
• Spread 1/4 of the beans down the center of each tortilla. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup rice, 1/4 of the vegetable mixture, and 1 tablespoon salsa.

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350*.
• Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with the salt and water to cover.
• Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain and set aside.
• While the sweet potatoes are cooking, warm the oil in a medium skillet or saucepan and add the onions, garlic, and chile.
• Cover and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 7 minutes.
• Add the cumin and coriander and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
• Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a food processor, combine the black beans, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and cooked sweet potatoes and puree until smooth (or mash the ingredients in a large bowl by hand).
• Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a large mixing bowl and mix in the cooked onions and spices.
• Lightly oil a large baking dish.
• Spoon about 2/3 to 3/4 cup of the filling in the center of each tortilla, roll it up, and place it, seam side down, in the baking dish.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, until piping hot.
• Serve topped with salsa.