Is sweet potato and black bean burritos healthy?
Sweet potato and black bean burritos costs about $2.15 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein. For lower LDL, go easy on cheddar.
Allergies and diets
Contains: milk / dairy (cheddar) · wheat / gluten
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Not as usually made. Use gluten-free bread or corn tortillas for the whole wheat wraps.
With a swap: nutritional yeast or a dairy-free cheese for the cheddar.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.
Questions
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos healthy?
Sweet potato and black bean burritos costs about $2.15 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein. For lower LDL, go easy on cheddar.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos good for high cholesterol?
In moderation. Go easy on cheddar; using less keeps the dish and helps with lower LDL. Sweet potato and black beans help.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos OK for blood sugar or diabetes?
Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, black beans in sweet potato and black bean burritos help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos OK for high blood pressure?
Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and sweet potato and black beans help. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos good for weight loss?
Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, black beans in sweet potato and black bean burritos help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos high in protein?
Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, black beans in sweet potato and black bean burritos help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
How much does sweet potato and black bean burritos cost to make at home?
About $2.15 a serving, or $8.60 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.
How can I make sweet potato and black bean burritos healthier?
Use less cheddar, and add a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos gluten-free?
Not as usually made. Use gluten-free bread or corn tortillas for the whole wheat wraps.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos vegetarian?
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Is sweet potato and black bean burritos dairy-free?
With a swap: nutritional yeast or a dairy-free cheese for the cheddar.
What allergens are in sweet potato and black bean burritos?
Its ingredients have milk / dairy (cheddar) and wheat / gluten. Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.
General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.