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Weeknight Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- 1 large peeled and diced sweet potato
- 1 teaspon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (19 oz) drained and rinsed black beans
- 8 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- for serving (optional) salsa
- for serving (optional) sour cream
- for serving (optional) gaucamole
- for serving (optional) hot sauce
Method
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
Spread 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture onto 1 tortilla; cover with 1/4 cup black beans. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese atop corn; cover with a tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
Step 3
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. Serve and enjoy!