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Overhead view of quesadillas on a dark plate with sour cream and salsa off to the side.

Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato quesadillas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These black bean sweet potato quesadillas are quick, easy and fun. They are satisfying vegetarian dish everyone will enjoy!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups (440g) cooked sweet potato, mashed
  • 1 (15 oz) (425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 8 ounces (226g) shredded cheese
  • 6 flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Cook onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until softened.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked onion and peppers, sweet potato, beans, and seasonings. Spread about ½ cup of filling on ½ of a tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and fold in half. Cook in a skillet over medium low heat until lightly browned. Flip and cook on second side until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg