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Vegetarian Quesadillas

Vegetarian Quesadillas Packed with Sweet Potatoes and Flavor

Delicious Vegetarian Quesadillas featuring sweet potatoes, avocado, and black beans, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 4 medium Flour Tortillas
  • 1 large Sweet Potato
  • 2 Avocados
  • 0.5 cup Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup Corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 Mini Red Pepper
  • 1 Mini Orange Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Jalapeno diced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for pan frying
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil divided
Serving
  • Fresh Cilantro optional, for garnish
  • Lime Juice to taste
  • Salsa your favorite variety
  • Sour Cream for serving

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Large pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Poke holes into the sweet potato and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. If desired, sprinkle salt and pepper. Wrap in paper towels and microwave for about 8 minutes until very tender.
  2. Dice the jalapeno and mini peppers, removing seeds. Cook the peppers in a large pan until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine black beans, corn, and taco seasoning in the pan. Stir well and cook for another 3 minutes, then pour into a bowl and set aside.
  4. Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. On the other side, layer about 3 tablespoons of warm sweet potato.
  5. Mash half an avocado over the sweet potato layer. Top with about ¼ cup of the veggie and bean filling. Add a generous amount of cheese.
  6. Cook the quesadilla by placing the butter side down in a warm pan. Fry until golden brown and cheese melts, then fold in half.
  7. Repeat the process until all tortillas are filled and cooked. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Optional Garnish
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped quesadillas for up to 2 months.

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