Description
Delicious and healthy Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas that are easy to make and packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small sweet potatoes (about 6 ounces), peeling optional
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt, divided
- ½ tsp ground chipotle chili pepper
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 medium 100% whole wheat flour tortillas
- 1 ¼ cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Light sour cream or plain non-fat Greek yogurt, for serving
- Diced avocado, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Instructions
- Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks and boil them in a large saucepan for about 8 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash in a bowl. Stir in chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, ¼ tsp salt, and chipotle chili pepper. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and green bell peppers, and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and remaining ¼ tsp salt; sauté for around 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables with the sweet potato mash in a large bowl. Stir in rinsed and drained black beans.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place one tortilla in the skillet, spoon about ½ cup of filling on one half, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of cheese, and fold the tortilla. Cook for 1-2 minutes until browned, then flip to brown the other side.
- Serve immediately with toppings like sour cream, avocado, salsa, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg