Sweet Potato Chorizo Burrito with Cilantro Sauce

Sweet Potato Chorizo Burrito with Cilantro Sauce

These sweet potato and chorizo burritos are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The sweet potato and chorizo filling is seasoned with cumin and chili powder, and then wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a tangy cilantro sauce.

Servings 4

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
• 1/2 lb chorizo sausage
• 1/2 onion diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime juiced

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add diced sweet potato, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until sweet potato is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• Warm tortillas in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice to make the cilantro sauce.
• To assemble the burritos, place a spoonful of sweet potato mixture and chorizo onto each tortilla. Drizzle with cilantro sauce and roll up tightly.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Calories: 480kcal

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Sweet Potato

This dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or a weekend brunch with friends.

Let’s start with the star of the show, the sweet potato. This root vegetable is a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When combined with the spicy and savory chorizo, it creates a perfect balance of flavors. The sweet potato is diced and cooked with onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until it’s tender and flavorful.

Next up is the chorizo sausage. This spicy sausage is a staple in Mexican cuisine and adds a bold and smoky flavor to the dish. It’s cooked until browned and cooked through, then set aside to be added to the burrito later.

To assemble the burrito, we warm up some flour tortillas in the oven for a few minutes. Then, we add a spoonful of the sweet potato mixture and chorizo onto each tortilla. To finish it off, we drizzle some cilantro sauce on top. This sauce is made with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, which adds a tangy and refreshing flavor to the dish.

The result is a delicious and satisfying burrito that is perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and will leave you feeling full and happy. So, give this recipe a try and let me know what you think.