Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato

peeled and diced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

¼ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup frozen corn

1 (19 ounce) can black beans

drained and rinsed

8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

cooking spray

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash sweet potatoes and mix in cilantro chili powder and salt.

Step 2

Place corn in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until warmed 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Spread 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture onto 1 tortilla; cover with 1/4 cup black beans and 1 tablespoon corn. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese atop corn; cover with a tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.

Step 4

Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook 1 quesadilla in the hot pan until cheese is melted and beans are heated through 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas; slice into quarters.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 662.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.8g 52%

Carbohydrates: 102.3g 33%

Dietary Fiber: 16.3g 65%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 16.9g 26%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 29.7mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 16475.9IU 330%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.5mg 81%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 7.2mg 12%

Folate: 224.4mcg 56%

Calcium: 324.4mg 32%

Iron: 6.8mg 38%

Magnesium: 111.2mg 40%

Potassium: 980.1mg 28%

Sodium: 1517.1mg 61%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 80%

Calories From Fat: 152.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.