Roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and cheese wrapped in tortillas and crisped over the campfire—these filling, vegetarian burritos deliver southwest flavors and campfire comfort.
Servings 4burritos
Prep Time 12 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 32 minutesmins
Equipment
Heavy-duty foil
Tongs
Knife
Cutting board
Ingredients
2smallsweet potatoespeeled and cut into cubes
1tbspolive oil
1/2tspchili powder
1cupcanned black beansdrained and rinsed
4pieceslarge flour tortillas
1cupshredded pepper jack cheese
1/2cupsalsa
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
Instructions
Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a large sheet of foil and seal tightly.
Roast foil packet on campfire coals for 15–18 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Mix roasted sweet potatoes with black beans. Divide mixture and cheese among tortillas, spooning down the center.
Roll up burritos and wrap each in foil. Place burritos on campfire grate and heat 2–3 minutes per side until cheese melts.
Unwrap and serve with salsa.
Notes
Pre-cook sweet potato at home if short on time. Foil-wrapped burritos stay warm near the fire—great for staggered lunches. Use grill gloves for safe foil handling.
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans, campfire, car camping, foil packet, vegetarian