Delicious and Nutritious Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Enjoy the perfect combination of black beans, sweet potatoes, and gooey cheese in these mouthwatering quesadillas. Packed with flavor and nutrients, they make for a satisfying and healthy meal. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or even a snack!

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or colby jack)
• Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork or knife and microwave for 5-6 minutes, or until tender.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
4. Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the skillet and mash them with a fork or potato masher.
5. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
7. Place 4 tortillas on a baking sheet. Divide the sweet potato and black bean mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it over one half of each tortilla.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the sweet potato and black bean mixture.
9. Fold the tortillas in half, pressing gently to seal.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.
12. Serve the black bean and sweet potato quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts