Yamadillas

Yamadillas

Yamadillas

Prep Time: 0 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • pounds red sweet potatoes (garnet yams)
  • tablespoon vegetable broth
  • tablespoon chopped green chiles
  • teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon minced garlic
  • can black beans
  • piece whole-wheat tortillas
  • piece fresh salsa of your choice
  • Pea Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Put the yams in a stainless-steel saucepot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until soft, about 12 minutes. Drain the water and add the vegetable broth to the yams. Mash with a potato masher until quite smooth, then stir in the green chiles, lime juice, chipotle, cumin, and garlic. Mix well, stir in the black beans, and mix again.
  2. Heat a nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Spread some of the yam mixture on half of a tortilla, then fold it over and flatten. Place the folded tortilla on the griddle and cook it for about 2½ minutes on each side, flipping several times to make sure it doesn’t burn. Repeat with the remaining yam mixture and tortillas. Serve topped with salsa and/or guacamole.

    Note: This kid-friendly recipe makes quite a large amount. However, Yamadillas store well overnight in the refrigerator. Reheated on the griddle the next day, they’ll taste just like they were freshly made.
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