Sweet Potato Burritos
Ya heard me right. Sweet Potato Burritos.
Quick digression. Jessica was a vegetarian for a brief period of time. I’ll save the story of her vegetarian downfall for a later date and time - but it involved alcohol, late hours and cheeseburgers. Anyway, we learned how to cook without a lot of traditional “protein” in our diet. So, 4 years later, we still don’t often cook with meat. Here’s a wonderful example of how it can still be delicious (and affordable!)
My friend Amanda got me hooked on these in college. The recipe itself is simple.
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
2 cups water
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 potatoes)
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Sautee the onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil until they begin to brown. Then, add all the other ingredients, with the exception of the tortillas and the cheese. Heat until warm.
Spoon the burrito filling into the 12 tortillas (this makes a TON of food) and lay into a casserole dish. Top with cheese and bake for 12 minutes in a 350 degree oven. I then serve them with a smear of sour cream and a sprinkling of green onions. Ta daaaaa! They’re reallllly good. Even better on the 2nd and third day. Recommended reheating - slice in half before microwaving.
Totally intended to have these last night. In fact, I got as far as making the filling. But then, I realized we had an appointment at Bed, Bath and Beyond in 20 minutes and there was NO way the food would be ready by then - because everywhere in Minneapolis takes 15 minutes to get to. (Can you name a movie with a verrrry similar line?)
So I threw it into a tupperware container and then the freezer. The filling will be fine until we use it again. Don’t worry. We ate. At a place that starts with an M and rhymes with TcDonalds. Don’t judge us. We’re not perfect.
Tonight, we’re off on a sushi date with a couple of friends. Maybe I’ll bring the camera and document the experience. Toodles for now.
