Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos Slow Cooker

Turn your weeknight dinner into a comforting, plant-based feast with these Slow Cooker Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos! This easy and flavor-packed recipe combines tender sweet potatoes, protein-rich black beans, and a zesty blend of spices, all simmered together in the slow cooker for effortless prep. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll enjoy a healthy, hearty burrito filling that's perfect for assembling into warm flour tortillas. Customize with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for a crowd-pleasing meal, or keep it simple for a vegan-friendly option. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a family, these burritos are rich in nutrients, satisfying, and bursting with bold Southwestern flavors. Keywords: black bean and sweet potato burritos, slow cooker recipes, vegetarian dinner, easy burrito recipe, plant-based meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced sweet potato
• 2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 14.5-oz can, with juices canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 medium, diced red onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 1.5 cups (optional) shredded cheese
• 0.5 cup (optional, for serving) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small, bite-sized cubes. Dice the red onion and red bell pepper, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, red onion, garlic, and red bell pepper.

Step 3

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Stir occasionally if possible to ensure even cooking.

Step 5

Once the sweet potatoes are tender and the mixture has thickened to a burrito-filling consistency, add the lime juice and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave before assembling the burritos.

Step 7

To assemble, spoon a generous portion of the black bean and sweet potato mixture onto the center of a tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if desired, and fold the tortilla into a burrito.

Step 8

Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a garnish of fresh cilantro, if using. You can also pair with salsa or guacamole for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1583.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2250.8

Total Fat 117.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 260.6mg	0%
Sodium 4544.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 85.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2139.2mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 2011.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 40.3%