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

Sweet potato quesadillas are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Mexican dish. Packed with flavor and nutrients, these quesadillas are a perfect option for a quick and filling meal that the whole family will love. The combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese, and spices creates a mouthwatering and satisfying dish that is sure to become a new favorite.

Quesadillas are a versatile and popular dish in Mexican cuisine, with a variety of fillings and flavors to choose fr...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • ½ medium sweet potato
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 flour tortilla
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 quesadilla

  • Poke holes into the sweet potato and microwave on high until soft throughout when poked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool before peeling, at least 10 minutes.
  • Peel sweet potato and mash flesh in a bowl. Stir in pecans and nutmeg. Spread mixture over half of the tortilla. Sprinkle onion and feta cheese over the filling.
  • Fold tortilla in half and press edges together to prevent filling from spilling out.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadilla until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and cut into wedges.
  • Nutrition

    688 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 942mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 352mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 755mg