Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

A creative twist on traditional American quesadillas, these roasted sweet potato and black bean quesadillas are a perfect blend of textures and flavors, showcasing the bold flavors of the United States.

šŸ½ļø Vegan šŸŒ American šŸ“Š Medium ⭐ 4.8/5 (196 reviews)
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18m
Prep
šŸ”„
32m
Cook
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50m
Total
šŸ‘„
6
Serves
šŸ”„
520
Cal/Serving

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Roasted sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup Black beans, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Vegan cheese shreds
  • 4 whole Tortillas

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Step 2: Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork several times and roast them in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender.

  3. 3

    Step 3: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly before slicing them into 1-inch pieces.

  7. 7

    Step 7: In a pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle shredded vegan cheese on half of the tortilla.

  8. 8

    Step 8: Place a spoonful of the black bean mixture and sliced sweet potatoes on the half of the tortilla with the cheese.

  9. 9

    Step 9: Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.

  10. 10

    Step 10: Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.

šŸ’” Pro Tips

To avoid the tortillas from getting soggy, cook them in batches and keep them wrapped in a damp cloth. To make the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.

šŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

520
Calories
20g
Protein
60g
Carbs
25g
Fat
8g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
450mg
Sodium
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