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Smokey Chicken, Black Bean, Sweet Potato Burrito

August 4, 2026 by dinnertonight

Microwave burritos get a serious upgrade with this easy yet tasty recipe that can be made at home or in a dorm room! Packed with protein from rotisserie chicken and black beans, and filling  fiber from the diced sweet potatoes and whole wheat tortilla, this burrito is sure to keep you full and satisfied through long class or work days, late night study sessions, or whatever you have planned for the day.
And if the smoky southwest flavors don’t win you over, the easy blender salsa (made from a mix of easy to store pantry essentials, and fresh peppers, cilantro, and lime juice for pizzazz) is sure to be one you turn to again and again!
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Ingredients
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups skinless rotisserie chicken diced
  • 15 ounces can No Salt Added Black Beans
  • 3/4 cup steamable frozen diced sweet potatoes
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 8 inch low-carb tortillas
  • 14.5 ounces can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium jalapeno
  • 1/2 medium red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional
  • sliced fresh avocado
Servings: burritos
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Instructions
  1. In a medium size, microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken and drained and rinsed black beans. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.
  2. Microwave sweet potatoes for recommended time on bag for your microwave wattage. Let stand in the microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Add sweet potatoes into the bowl with chicken and black beans. Season mixture with chili powder and cumin, and mix thoroughly to coat.
  4. Fill each of the tortillas with about ¼ of the mixture. Top with fresh avocado if desired.
  5. In a blender, combine diced tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, washed cilantro, red onion, fresh jalapeno, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve burritos with salsa. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

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Smoky Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 burrito (418g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 450 % Daily Value Total Fat 13 g 17 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 60 mg 20 % Sodium 590 mg 26 % Total Carbohydrate 52 g 19 % Dietary Fiber 12 g 43 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 64 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 1140 mg 25 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: black bean, burrito, Chicken, lunch, sweet potato

Southwest Bean Burrito

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious burrito is a refreshing and filling meal. You can eat the bean mixture in a burrito or add it to a bowl of steamed rice. Don’t be afraid to add a few other flavors like lime juice! Have fun with this Southwestern Bean Burrito recipe!

Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
Southwest Bean Burrito
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Southwest Bean Burrito recipe hot and ready to eat! served with a side of salsa.
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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 small avocados seeded, peeled, and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 8.75 ounce can unsalted kernel corn drained
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
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  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Combine together the black beans, corn, garlic powder, avocado, onion, and chopped tomato.
  3. If you would like to add the jalapeño and cilantro combine it with the above ingredients
  4. Set aside mixture
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with olive oil; reduce heat to medium.
  6. Cook tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning twice.
  7. Transfer tortilla to a baking pan.
  8. Place cheese and 1/8 prepared mixture on side of tortilla and fold to make burrito (You can use a toothpick to hold together).
  9. Place burrito in oven for 5-10 minutes and turn once to toast both sides until heated through and through. May broil for 3 minutes to make crispy.
  10. Serve while hot.
Recipe Notes

Southwest Bean Burrito Nutrition Facts Serving size (166g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 160 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 7 g 25 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 123 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 440 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, bean, beans, burrito, burritos, canned, dinner, Heart Healthy, recipe, recipes, tex mex, Vegetarian

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