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Vegetarian Quesadillas Packed with Sweet Potatoes and Flavor

Vegetarian Quesadillas Packed with Sweet Potatoes and Flavor

Delicious vegetarian quesadillas filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese, and more for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 quesadillas
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • large pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling

  • 4 medium Flour Tortillas
  • 1 large Sweet Potato
  • 2 Avocados
  • 0.5 cup Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup Corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 Mini Red Pepper
  • 1 Mini Orange Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Jalapeno diced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese

Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon Butter for pan frying
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil divided

Serving

  • Fresh Cilantro optional, for garnish
  • Lime Juice to taste
  • Salsa your favorite variety
  • Sour Cream for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Poke holes into the sweet potato and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. If desired, sprinkle salt and pepper. Wrap in paper towels and microwave for about 8 minutes until very tender.
  • Dice the jalapeno and mini peppers, removing seeds. Cook the peppers in a large pan until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Combine black beans, corn, and taco seasoning in the pan. Stir well and cook for another 3 minutes, then pour into a bowl and set aside.
  • Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. On the other side, layer about 3 tablespoons of warm sweet potato.
  • Mash half an avocado over the sweet potato layer. Top with about ¼ cup of the veggie and bean filling. Add a generous amount of cheese.
  • Cook the quesadilla by placing the butter side down in a warm pan. Fry until golden brown and cheese melts, then fold in half.
  • Repeat the process until all tortillas are filled and cooked. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Optional Garnish

  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword delicious, easy recipe, Healthy, quesadillas, sweet potatoes, vegetarian
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