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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

A delicious and healthy quesadilla recipe packed 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 cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 8 tortillas Flour Tortillas 8-inch
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Quesadilla
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