Roasted Sweet Potato Black Beans

Featured in: Warm Cozy Dinners

This hearty wrap combines tender roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with warming spices and black beans for a satisfying filling. Fresh spinach, optional avocado, and a touch of cranberry sauce add brightness and layering of flavors. Warm tortillas provide a soft, pliable base perfect for rolling and serving with a fresh lime wedge. Ideal for festive occasions or a cozy meal.

Roasting infuses the sweet potatoes with caramelized depth, while the blend of cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and coriander creates a balanced spice profile. This dish embraces simple, wholesome ingredients that come together easily and deliver a comforting plant-based option.

Updated on Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:10:00 GMT
Vibrant Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Holiday Wrap, brimming with colorful veggies and festive flavors. Save
Vibrant Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Holiday Wrap, brimming with colorful veggies and festive flavors. | sagekettle.com

A festive, hearty wrap featuring roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and holiday spices, wrapped in a soft tortilla—perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal.

This wrap quickly became my go-to for holiday gatherings because it is both flavorful and easy to prepare ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Red onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Red bell pepper: 1, diced
  • Baby spinach leaves: 2 cups
  • Black beans: 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can, drained and rinsed
  • Flour tortillas: 4 large (or gluten-free tortillas)
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Ground cumin: 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
  • Ground coriander: 1/2 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper (optional): 1/4 tsp
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
  • Cranberry sauce (optional): 1/2 cup
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional): 1/4 cup
  • Ripe avocado (optional): sliced
  • Fresh lime wedges: for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss vegetables:
In a large bowl toss the sweet potato cubes red onion and red bell pepper with olive oil ground cumin smoked paprika cinnamon coriander cayenne pepper if using salt and pepper.
Roast:
Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized stirring halfway through.
Warm beans:
While the vegetables roast warm the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
Warm tortillas:
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble wraps:
Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce if using onto each tortilla. Top with roasted vegetables black beans a handful of spinach avocado slices and cilantro.
Roll:
Roll up each tortilla tightly tucking in the sides as you go to form a wrap.
Serve:
Slice in half and serve with fresh lime wedges.
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A close-up of a perfectly rolled Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Holiday Wrap, ready to eat with a lime wedge. | sagekettle.com

My family loves gathering around the table enjoying these wraps especially when served with fresh lime wedges on a chilly evening.

Notes

For extra crunch add toasted pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds. Pairs well with a light Pinot Noir or sparkling cranberry juice.

Required Tools

Baking sheet parchment paper large mixing bowl small saucepan knife and cutting board skillet or microwave for warming tortillas

Nutritional Information

Per wrap: 390 calories, 8 g total fat, 68 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein

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Warm, appetizing image of the Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Holiday Wrap, featuring tender veggies and satisfying beans. | sagekettle.com

This wrap is a delightful seasonal meal that is simple to make and sure to please any crowd.

Recipe Q&A

How do I roast the sweet potatoes evenly?

Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes and spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Stir halfway through roasting to ensure even caramelization.

Can I substitute black beans with other legumes?

Yes, pinto beans or chickpeas work well and offer a similar texture and flavor profile when warmed gently.

What spices complement roasted sweet potatoes best?

Ground cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and coriander enhance the natural sweetness and add warmth and complexity.

How can I make the wrap gluten-free?

Use certified gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary restrictions without altering the dish's flavor.

What fresh ingredients enhance the wrap’s flavor?

Spinach or other leafy greens, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime brighten and add freshness to each bite.

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Beans

Festive blend of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, spices, and fresh greens wrapped in a soft tortilla.

Setup Time
20 min
Time to Cook
35 min
Total Duration
55 min
Created by Elena Brooks

Classification Warm Cozy Dinners

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine American

Batch Size 4 Portions

Dietary Details Plant-based, No Dairy

Components

Vegetables

01 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Beans & Grains

01 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 4 large flour tortillas (or gluten-free tortillas)

Seasonings & Spices

01 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 1 teaspoon ground cumin
03 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
06 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
07 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Extras

01 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (optional)
02 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
03 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
04 Fresh lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 01

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 02

Prepare vegetables: In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes, red onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper.

Step 03

Roast vegetables: Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.

Step 04

Heat black beans: While vegetables roast, warm black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through.

Step 05

Warm tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

Step 06

Assemble wraps: Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce on each tortilla if using, then add roasted vegetables, black beans, spinach, avocado slices, and cilantro.

Step 07

Roll and serve: Roll each tortilla tightly, tucking in sides to form a wrap; slice in half and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Tools Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Skillet or microwave

Allergy Alerts

Review every ingredient to spot possible allergens. Consult your doctor if unsure.
  • Contains wheat (flour tortillas). May contain soy depending on brands used. Use gluten-free tortillas for gluten-free dietary needs.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

Nutritional details are for reference and don't substitute medical advice.
  • Energy (Calories): 390
  • Lipids: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 68 g
  • Proteins: 11 g