These sweet and spicy Sweet Potato and Maple Chipotle Black Bean Burritos are an easy inexpensive weeknight meal. They are also perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go!
Sweet and Spicy
I am obsessed with all things sweet and spicy, so whenever I can include another recipe on Create Mindfully that has sweet and spicy flavors, I am all over it.
The maple chipotle black beans in this recipe are one that I’ve been making for years now. They first debuted in my Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa. Combining them with sweet potato just seemed like a great way to add a little more sweet flavor.
If you like spicy, then you will like these vegan burritos! If you prefer something with less heat, you could cut down on the amount of chipotle peppers, or use the adobo sauce instead. You could also add some cooling ingredients like sliced avocado or vegan sour cream.
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
If you’ve never had chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, they are smoked jalapeños in a spiced tomato sauce. Chipotle peppers are hotter than jalapeños because they are from fully-ripened jalapeños. As chiles ripen, the capsaicin (which cause their heat) increases. Chipotle peppers have a smoky taste.
I didn’t try chipotle peppers until moving to Tucson about eighteen years ago. Now I include them in many of my recipes, like Chipotle Hummus and Maple Chipotle Cashews, which is another sweet and spicy recipe.
I have also used them in salad dressings like Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing, which makes a great dipping sauce for Vegetable Fritters, and Chipotle Dressing which I used in a Southwestern Buddha Bowl.
These sweet potato and black bean burritos make a great breakfast or lunch because they taste great hot or cold, although I prefer them hot. Wrap them in tinfoil, and they become portable.
Other Mexican Inspired Recipes You Might Like
- Black Bean and Corn Vegan Quesadilla
- Vegan Taquitos with Green Chiles
- Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos
- Vegan Green Corn Tamales
Sweet Potato and Maple Chipotle Black Bean Burritos
Black bean burritos with a maple chipotle sauce and sweet potato – yes, please! If you like sweet and spicy, this recipe is for you.
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Sweet Potato and Maple Chipotle Black Bean Burritos
These sweet and spicy Sweet Potato and Maple Chipotle Black Bean Burritos are an easy inexpensive weeknight meal. They are also perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet potato cut into large chunks
- 2 chipotles in adobo sauce gluten free*
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons low sodium gluten free tamari
- 15 ounce can of black beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper
- Gluten free tortillas - I used spinach amaranth
Optional
- Vegan sour cream
- Sliced avocados
Instructions
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Place chopped sweet potato in a pot with cold water. Boil until tender. Let cool and chop into small pieces.
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Chop chipotle peppers and put in a bowl. Mix in maple syrup, vegetable broth, and tamari.
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Rinse beans and add to sauce. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in pan and add chopped onion. Cook until translucent.
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Add bean mixture and cook until liquid is dissolved. Add desired amount of salt and pepper. At this point I mashed the beans slightly because I wanted them to soak up more sauce, but that's up to you. Add sweet potatoes to heat through.
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Heat tortillas over flame on gas stovetop or in a pan without oil if you have an electric range. Be careful not to burn them.
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Place sweet potato and maple chipotle black bean mixture on tortillas. Fold over sides of tortillas and roll away from you making a tight burrito. If you fill the tortillas with too much mixture, they will be harder to roll.
Recipe Notes
For less heat use adobo sauce instead or cut down on the amount of chipotle pepper.
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Marissa says
These sound so yummy and nutritious! I love the combination of flavors here, the sweet maple syrup with the spicy peppers. I might have to make these for dinner tonight!
-Marissa
Willow Moon says
Thanks Marissa, they are one of my favorite combos!
Cat says
Such a unique burrito recipe idea!! I saved this to Pinterest–thanks for the idea!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cat!
Joan Cajic says
Oh yum this looks super delicious, love the combination of the beans and sweet potatoes because I usually think the potatoes can be too sweet for me.
andrea says
I just started eating vegan and I am so in need of good recipes. This sounds amazing cannot wait to try it
Willow Moon says
Thanks Andrea! I hope you find more recipes you like on my site!
kristen says
holy cow, my mouth is watering! I am with you, I LOVE chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, they are such a great addition! I am pinning this for later!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kristen!
Chelsea (@mommyandthemini) says
I have made something similar to this before. But I hadn’t thought of putting in maple syrup! I bet it gives it a nice sweet tang to it. I’ll have to try this out!
Willow Moon says
It definitely makes it sweet and spicy vs. just spicy!
Elise Cohen Ho says
Yum. This looks like such an incredible combination. The sweet potato must really elevate the flavors.
Willow Moon says
Yup, black beans and sweet potato are good friends – they go well together!
Holly says
Oooh…yummy! I will have to try this one:)
Alicia says
I might have to switch out the chipotles in adobo sauce but other than that, these sound amazing! I was just looking for more ways to incorporate beans into my diet. I’m a huge fan of sweet potatoes so I can’t see what’s not to love about this recipe!
All She Things says
I love burritos. In fact, Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines. This recipe seems delicious and simple to make. Definitely going to try this.
Suzie says
I’ve been meal planning and this looks super yummy. Pinning this!
Nicole says
This has been a hit in my house! I love the sweet and spicy combo!
Willow Moon says
I’m so glad!