How to Make Sweet Potato-Black Bean Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quesadillas are a classic Mexican dish that have been enjoyed for centuries. Traditionally, they are made with a tortilla filled with cheese and often meat, then folded in half and grilled. However, there are endless variations on this classic dish, and one of the most delicious and nutritious is the Sweet Potato-Black Bean Quesadilla.

This recipe takes the traditional quesadilla and gives it a healthy and flavorful twist by adding sweet potatoes and black beans. These two ingredients...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups 1/2-inch cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded old Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream, for topping
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 quesadillas

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and a generous amount of salt and cracked pepper in a bowl. Spread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, stir, flip, and return to the oven to bake until tender, 10 to 12 more minutes. Taste and season with additional salt if required.
  • Lay out one tortilla on a flat surface and place 1/2 cup Cheddar on one half of the tortilla. Top with a few scoops of roasted sweet potatoes and a generous scoop of black beans. Spoon over 2 tablespoons salsa and top with 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Fold tortilla over the filling and gently press it down.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place quesadilla onto hot skillet without any oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip quesadilla and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining ingredients until all 4 quesadillas are fried up.
  • Slice them in half and serve each quesadilla with a couple dollops of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and additional salsa if desired.
  • Nutrition

    1179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 2219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 122g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 1119mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1431mg