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Sweet Potato Burrito Smothered in Avocado Salsa Verde

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Description

Sweet potato burritos with black beans, smothered in a simple but flavorful avocado salsa verde sauce. These vegetarian burritos are easily made vegan.

Ingredient:

  • Burritos
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked hot paprika or chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne (omit if sensitive to spice)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 to 6 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded Jack cheese or cheddar cheese
  • Avocado Salsa Verde
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup mild salsa verde, homemade or jarred
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • Up to 2 tablespoons water, to thin as necessary
  • Salt, to taste
  • Toppings
  • 1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • Sour cream, optional