Sweet Potato & Black Bean Foldovers with Yogurt-Lime Dip

There’s something deeply satisfying about a food that folds. Neat little packages that crisp up in a pan and feel just a little more intentional than “whatever’s in the fridge.”

These sweet potato and black bean foldovers check every box: cozy, creamy, a little smoky, and somehow chic even when made in five-day-old sweats. They come together fast, crisp up beautifully, and feel like something you’d serve on a mezze board with wine and a very specific playlist.

You’ll find the full recipe below, but here’s the gist: a quick sweet potato mash gets hit with black beans, spices, and lime. Stuff it into small tortillas with cheese, fold, pan-fry, and serve with a tangy yogurt-lime dip that makes the whole thing feel fresh and bright.

Why this works

• Low lift, high reward: It’s a one-bowl filling, one-skillet finish situation.
• Big flavor with pantry staples: Black beans, lime, smoked paprika — probably all things you already have.
• Mezze board magic: These play well with olives, pickled onions, cucumbers, grapes… whatever you’ve got.
• Toddler-friendly: Mild, mashable, and very dippable.
• Freezer-friendly: Make a double batch and freeze them before cooking.

How to serve

Set them on a board with the yogurt-lime dip and a few mezze-ish extras:

• Marinated olives
• Cherry tomatoes or cucumber ribbons
• Pita chips or toasted nuts
• A fizzy drink (sparkling water with lime, a crisp rosé, or whatever’s cold)

Whether it’s a full dinner or just a “what’s in the fridge” snack board, this one delivers on texture and vibe with minimal effort.

Make it your own

• No sweet potato? Use canned pumpkin or frozen mashed butternut squash.
• Vegan? Use a plant-based yogurt and cheese.
• Want heat? Add chipotle, jalapeños, or hot sauce to the filling.
• No fresh lime? Use bottled and don’t feel bad.

These foldovers are proof you don’t need much to make something feel pulled together. A little crisp, a little dip, and the illusion of effort.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Foldovers with Yogurt-Lime Dip

Soft tortillas cradle roasted sweet potato and spiced black beans in a fold that feels like a hug. Pan-crisped to golden perfection, they land on your plate with a dollop of tangy yogurt-lime dip and mezze board energy. This is dinner party food that pretends it didn’t take ten minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack
• 8 small flour tortillas 6-inch size
• Neutral oil for pan-frying
• For the Yogurt-Lime Dip
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

• Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Microwave in a covered bowl for 5–6 minutes until soft (or roast at 425°F for 20 minutes if feeling fancy).
• In a mixing bowl, mash sweet potato lightly and stir in black beans, cumin, lime juice, and a bit more salt to taste.
• Spread 2–3 tablespoons of filling on half of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and fold into a triangle.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium with a slick of oil. Cook foldovers in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
• Whisk together all yogurt-lime dip ingredients in a small bowl.
• Serve foldovers warm on a mezze board with dip, olives, cucumbers, and whatever else feels festive.

Notes

Shortcuts? Use canned sweet potato or frozen mashed sweet potato if you’re in no-chop mode.
• Swaps? Try white beans or lentils, feta or dairy-free cheese, or add chipotle for heat.
• Toddler Tip: Skip the lime and spices in a few and cut into dippable strips.
• Apéro Energy: These shine with a chilled glass of rosé or sparkling water with lime.