My Favorite Yam and Black Bean Burritos

Something about cooking this meal always makes me smile. Maybe it's the bright, festive colors that accumulate on my cutting board from all the yummy veggies. Or, perhaps it's the fragrant aroma of cilantro and spices that fills my kitchen while it sautés on the stovetop. Or, maybe it's because I know that very soon, I get to eat it.

Whatever it is, I'm always super happy when I make my yam and black bean burritos. They're one of my very favorite dinners. I could almost always eat a burrito, but daily trips to Chipotle aren't really something anyone should make a habit of. These, fortunately, are a good-for-you addiction. They're simple, healthy, and ready in a flash AND they're great leftover for lunch. Always a plus in my book.


Personally, I think all they need is a little salsa and some tabasco sauce, but if you like sour cream (I don't) you could put some on there. And avocado would be nice too. I'm not super into cheese, but you could add some if you want. Go crazy. ¡Se vuelve loca!

Kate's Favorite Yam and Black Bean Burritos

Ingredients:

1.5 tsp ground cumin
1.5 tsp ground chili powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 medium size yam or sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2-3 campari tomatoes (or one tomato on the vine, half a can of diced tomatoes, whatever you have)
1 small onion, diced
1 large clove garlic, minced
fresh chopped cilantro to taste (optional)

Whole wheat tortillas

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Over place a large pan with about 1.5 tbs olive oil over medium-high heat. When it glistens add spices and stir to toast for about a minute. Add in the onions and peppers, season with a pinch of salt and allow them to sweat to become tender, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the yams, cilantro, and tomatoes with their juices, stir to combine, cover and lower heat to low. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes until the yams are tender, stirring occasionally.

While the burrito mixture cooks, wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven.

Serve!