Chimichurri Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla - 10 min
This quesadilla merges roasted sweet potato, black beans, corn, and onions with a vibrant chimichurri sauce featuring parsley, basil, garlic, and lime. The filling’s earthy sweetness and spice contrast with melted vegan cheeses inside warm tortillas, delivering a savory, hearty meal suitable for quick cooking or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Chimichurri:
- 1 cup parsley or one bunch parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped, packed
- 1/4 cup basil packed, or use cilantro
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic more the merrier, raw
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- lime juice of 1
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado optional, for creaminess
Quesadilla:
- 15 oz black beans drained or 1.5 cups cooked, or use other cooked beans of choice, canned
- 1/2 cup corn , boiled for a few mins if needed, then drained
- 1.5 cups sweet potato cubed, cooked, boiled or baked
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped, or 1/4 bell pepper
- cumin to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper a generous dash
- 1 tsp chili powder blend or taco spice blend; to taste
- vegan cheese slices such as Chao
- vegan mozzarella slices from Everyday Kitchen Book
- 4 tortillas (gluten free if needed)
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients under chimichurri with a few tbsp of water until just about smooth. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add a pinch of sweetener to balance if needed.
- Mix black beans, corn, pepper, roasted sweet potato, onion, peppers and the spices in a bowl. Add some of the chimichurri to coat. (You can cook this mix a bit on a skillet to intensify the flavors at this point before using in the quesadilla or sandwich).
- Spread the mixture on one half of larger tortillas, add sliced cheese, fold over and grill until melted. Or use the whole tortilla and place on a pan over medium heat. add the filling, cheese, place another tortilla on top and cook over medium heat pressing occasionally.
- Slice and Serve with more chimichurri or some salsa or guacamole.
Notes
- Vegetables can be varied; caramelized onions add sweetness.
- The garlic sauce described can replace cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- Recipe yields four servings.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 8505IU | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 32.8mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.