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Sweet Potato Quesadillas with Black Beans

This is a variation of our healthy quesadilla base recipe. You might think that sweet potatoes in a quesadilla sounds strange, but trust us – it’s delicious! Sweet potatoes, Mexican spices, black beans, melted cheese all wrapped inside a toasty whole wheat tortilla is a craveworthy combination.
Prep Time10 minutes
Sweet Potato Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 quesadillas
Calories: 336kcal

Ingredients

  • 10-12 ounces sweet potato (~¾ cup mashed)
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas (~8")
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican shredded cheese
  • 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed (~1 ½ cups)
  • 1 teaspoon butter or canola oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Use a fork to poke several holes into the sweet potato and set on the baking sheet. Roast 40-50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  • Allow potato to cool almost completely. Scrape the sweet potato flesh out of the skin and use a fork to mash it in a bowl. Add chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and stir to combine. Add salt to taste.
  • Divide mashed sweet potato among tortillas. Spread ~2 Tablespoons to cover the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with black beans, then fold.
  • Brush griddle or skillet with oil or butter. Once butter is melted, add quesadilla. Cook until golden brown and toasty on one side and cheese is partially melted, 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes or until tortilla is golden brown and toasty on both sides and cheese is melted.
  • Remove quesadilla carefully from pan. If cutting, allow to cool slightly. Serve with condiments to YOUR taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Watch the heat level as the quesadillas cook. If the heat is too high, the tortilla will get too brown before the cheese melts.
 
Condiments to YOUR taste
  • Plain Greek yogurt, lime crema, or sour cream
  • Salsa 
  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Guacamole

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6978IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 3mg