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Campfire Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos

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 4 burritos
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Equipment

  • Heavy-duty foil
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 small sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 pieces large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black 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