Description
Deliciously melty vegetarian quesadillas filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, and colorful peppers, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Medium Flour Tortillas
- 1 Large Sweet Potato
- 2 Avocados
- 1/2 Cup Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained)
- 1/4 Cup Corn (Rinsed and Drained)
- 1 Mini Red Pepper
- 1 Mini Orange Pepper
- 1 Tsp Jalapeno (Diced—Optional)
- 1 Tbsp Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning (Or Store Bought Mix)
- 1 Cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Butter (For Pan Frying)
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil (Divided)
- Fresh Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Your Favorite Salsa
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Begin by peeling and dicing the sweet potato into small cubes. Toss them into a pot of boiling salted water and cook for about 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potato, black beans, corn, diced mini peppers, jalapeno (if using), and taco seasoning. Give it a good stir to blend all the flavors.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick pan. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle half of the cheese over the entire surface. Spoon the filling mounded in the center, then add the remaining cheese on top before topping with another tortilla. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, carefully flipping halfway through using a spatula to maintain its lovely shape.
- Slice and Serve: Once both sides are golden and the cheese has melted, transfer to a cutting board. Cut your quesadilla into wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and your favorite salsa and sour cream on the side for a zesty finish.
Notes
You can prepare the filling in advance and store it in the fridge. Be sure not to overload the quesadilla with filling for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg