Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadilla
User Reviews
4.7
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
5 quesadillas
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Calories
823 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadilla
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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas are a nutritious meal idea. Packed with protein and fiber, it's a great choice for your Meatless Monday menu!
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Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 10 burrito-sized whole wheat tortillas
- 2 ½ cups Mexican blend cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place sweet potato on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Set a large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle1/4 cup of cheese all over the tortilla.
- Next, add a layer of beans and sweet potatoes. Add another 1/4 cup cheese on top.
- Place another tortilla on top of the filling.
- When cheese begins to melt, flip the quesadilla and toast the other side until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and cut into 8 slices, like a pizza. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Notes
- Save time and roasted your sweet potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to use. They'll warm up as the quesadilla cooks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
823kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1795mg
(75%)
Potassium
597mg
(17%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
10016IU
(200%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
418mg
(42%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 823 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 823kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1795mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 10016IU | 200% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 418mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
33 reviews
Excellent
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