Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas are a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. With caramelized sweet potatoes, creamy black beans, and melted cheddar cheese, they make a perfect meal or snack. Serve them with your choice of toppings for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 white flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings (optional):
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Sliced jalapeños
- Fresh coriander
- Extra lime wedges
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place diced sweet potatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and mash them, keeping some crispy parts for texture.
- Prepare Quesadillas: Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. On a griddle or pan, place one tortilla, spread a layer of sweet potato mash, add black beans, cheddar cheese, and lime juice. Top with a second tortilla, brushed with oil.
- Cook Quesadillas: Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or jalapeños.
- Feel free to customize the cheese or add other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (2 wedges)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg