Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas are Tex-Mex heaven. Healthy ingredients plus a perfect level of spice plus a dollop of Avocado Crema make this meatless recipe a repeat. Yes please!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium whole grain tortillas - I use carb balance
- 2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes (mashed) - peeled and cooked
- 15 oz. black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 large onion - diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 chipotle in adobe (plus a little sauce) - minced
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- Avocado Crema - to serve
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes. You can microwave them, boil them, or roast them. I cooked them in the microwave.2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes (mashed)
- Cook the veggies. Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet, and then add the onions, tomatoes, and the minced chipotle pepper. Cook for a few minutes to soften the veggies. Then add the garlic and the seasonings and cook another minute or so.1-2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 large onion, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 chipotle in adobe (plus a little sauce), 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, salt and pepper
- Combine the filling ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, the black beans, and the sautéed veggies. Use a potato masher to combine well.15 oz. black beans
- Assemble the quesadillas. Lay the tortillas out on a cutting board. Add a couple of large spoonfuls on half the tortillas and smooth out. Add the cheese and then fold the tortillas over to form an envelope.8 medium whole grain tortillas, 1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- Cook quesadillas. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and then add the quesadillas, one or two at a time, and cook. Brown on both sides and then remove to continue cooking.
- Serve with some freshly made Avocado Crema (or toppings of your choice).Avocado Crema
Notes
Pro-Tip: If you have meat lovers to feed, add some taco meat to some of these quesadillas. I like to cook either ground beef or ground turkey and add my homemade taco seasoning!
Top these with Avocado Crema or another topping listed below!
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12279IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 3mg