Black Bean and Yam Burritos
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 280.4
- Total Fat: 9.3 g
- Cholesterol: 12.5 mg
- Sodium: 760.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 45.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.7 g
- Protein: 8.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean and Yam Burritos calories by ingredient
Introduction
A makeover of a Spark recipe using canned beans and yams for convenience and smaller, taco sized low carb, whole wheat tortillas for smaller portion sizes. (6 servings) A makeover of a Spark recipe using canned beans and yams for convenience and smaller, taco sized low carb, whole wheat tortillas for smaller portion sizes. (6 servings)Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup chopped Sweet Onion
1 tsp chopped Garlic for jar = 2 cloves
1- 15 oz can of Black Beans (drained)
1/2 cup water
1 tbs Chili powder
(Optional - not included in nutritional values
1 tsp Cumin & 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper)
1 tsp Yellow Mustard
1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce (did not use low sodium)
1 15 oz can of Bruce's Yams (drained)
6 Low carb, whole wheat tortillas, small or taco size
3/4 cup Shredded Kraft Mexican four cheese
Directions
**Makes 6 taco size (small) Burritos**
Heat oven to 350 degrees,
Saute onion & garlic in olive oil until soft ,
Stir in drained black beans and water,
Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes,
Remove from heat and drain excess water saving about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of liquid,
Keep beans and onions in frying pan,
Stir spices in reserved liquid and add to beans,
Drain canned yams and mash in a small bowl,
Divide yams evenly into 6 tortillas,
Divide black beans evenly into tortillas, sprinkle with shredded cheese,
Fold into burrito shape and secure with a toothpick,
Lay folded burritos in a shallow baking dish in one layer, and
Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DRAGONFLY1972.
Heat oven to 350 degrees,
Saute onion & garlic in olive oil until soft ,
Stir in drained black beans and water,
Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes,
Remove from heat and drain excess water saving about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of liquid,
Keep beans and onions in frying pan,
Stir spices in reserved liquid and add to beans,
Drain canned yams and mash in a small bowl,
Divide yams evenly into 6 tortillas,
Divide black beans evenly into tortillas, sprinkle with shredded cheese,
Fold into burrito shape and secure with a toothpick,
Lay folded burritos in a shallow baking dish in one layer, and
Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DRAGONFLY1972.