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Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito

Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito: Comfort in Every Bite

Delightful Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito filled with roasted sweet potatoes, spices, and optional cheese. A comforting vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups diced Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Can substitute with coriander
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tortillas
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas Can use whole wheat or corn tortillas as alternatives
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Optional; can substitute with vegan cheese or omit

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  4. Mash the roasted sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth but with some texture.
  5. Warm each tortilla in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Spoon the mashed sweet potato filling onto the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
  7. Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly.
  8. In the same skillet, add olive oil and cook the rolled burritos seam-side down for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  9. Remove the burritos from the skillet and serve immediately, optionally with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For meal prep, roast sweet potatoes in advance. These burritos can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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