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BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO QUESADILLA

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Delicious black bean sweet potato quesadilla recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese), shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Peel two medium sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
  2. Boil the sweet potato cubes in salted water over medium heat until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes well and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained sweet potatoes along with half a teaspoon of cumin and chili powder each.
  5. Mash the sweet potatoes together until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  6. Gently fold in one cup of rinsed black beans into the mashed sweet potatoes.
  7. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
  8. Place one tortilla on the skillet and spoon half of your filling mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
  9. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese) before folding the other half over.
  10. Cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  11. Use a spatula to flip the quesadilla carefully.
  12. Once cooked, remove from heat and cut into wedges.
  13. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Reheat on a skillet for crispiness.

Pair with salsa or guacamole.

Use fresh herbs for extra flavor.

Nutrition

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