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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Delicious and healthy quesadillas filled with black beans and sweet potatoes.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 8 tortillas Flour Tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add diced sweet potatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Add black beans to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. 5. Heat another skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
  6. 6. Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla, then add a portion of the sweet potato and black bean mixture.
  7. 7. Top with another tortilla and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. 9. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  10. 10. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Quesadillas, Vegetarian
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