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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadilla
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5 quesadillas
Calories: 823 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.