Refried Bean & Sweet Potato Burritos

Recipe by Kelsey Russell-Murray

Ingredients

20

Time

35m

Serves

4

These DIY vegetarian burritos are even better than takeout, and pack way more nutrition (and less sodium!). The refried beans are flavourful and homemade but super quick and easy to make, and help to boost the fiber and protein content of this recipe. Roasted sweet potatoes add the perfect sweetness to this savoury dish, as well as a healthy dose of beta carotene (a powerful antioxidant!). The slow-to-digest complex carbohydrates from the brown rice, beans and sweet potatoes make this a great vegetarian option for hormonal support, diabetes and cancer, as well as supporting gut health. This recipe can be easily modified to be entirely plant-based by swapping for vegan cheese. Most of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time, making this a quick and easy weeknight meal to pull

Dinner

Vegetarian

Ingredients

1400ml can

Low Sodium Pinto Beans

1large

Sweet Potato

4large

Whole Wheat Tortillas

1 1/2cups

Brown Rice

1small

Yellow Onion

2

Garlic Cloves

1

Roma Tomato

2med

Avocado

2Tbsp

Tomato Paste

2Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

3/4cup

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/4cup

Water

1

Lime

2Tbsp

Fresh Cilantro

1/2tsp

Chili Powder

1/2tsp

Cumin

1/4tsp

Kosher Salt

4Tbsp

Hot Sauce

1/2cup

Sour Cream

1/2cup

Salsa

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2

Prepare brown rice per package instructions. Typically: bring 3 cups water (2:1 water to rice ratio) to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add rice and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

3

Add chopped sweet potato to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp cumin, salt and pepper and stir to coat. Roast in oven for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender.

4

While the rice is cooking, add 1 tbsp. olive oil to a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and turning translucent. Add the garlic, tomato paste, ¼ tsp chili powder and ¼ tsp cumin and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the beans and water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, add ½ the lime juice and mash using a potato masher to desired consistency.

5

Add peeled avocado to a medium bowl and roughly mash with a fork. Add diced tomato, remaining lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir to combine.

6

Top each tortilla with refried beans and rice and then divide the sweet potato, guacamole and cheese evenly between the tortillas. Close the tortillas by folding in the two short sides, then rolling lengthwise tightly into a log shape. Grill in a large pan/skillet for 1-2 minutes per side on medium-low heat to seal burrito closed. Serve burritos with salsa, sour cream and hot sauce for dipping. Remaining rice and beans can be served on the side. Enjoy!

7

Substitutions: Omit cheddar cheese or substitute vegan cheese to make this recipe completely plant based! Omit the cilantro from the guacamole if you prefer. Add extra grilled vegetables if desired. Grilled peppers and onions would be a great option.

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Vegetarian
High Fibre
High Protein
Vitamin-Rich
Gut Health
Meal Prep
Comfort Food

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I have been working as a Registered Dietitian for 8 years now, the majority of which has been spent working as a clinical inpatient RD in a hospital. I specialize primarily in critical care and stroke nutrition. In 2020 I opened my virtual private practice, Gut Healthy Dietitian, where I specialize primarily in gut and digestive-health related diseases and conditions. I have an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition as well as a Graduate Diploma of Integrated Dietetic Internship.

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