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Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients
  • 5 cups 1/2-inch cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded old Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1
Firstly, preheat your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
To begin, combine the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, a pinch of chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and a substantial amount of salt and cracked pepper in a bowl. Spread the sweet potatoes out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
3
Then, bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. After that, stir and flip them over to ensure even cooking.
4
To complete the initial step, bake the sweet potatoes for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are tender and cooked through.
5
Next, take a tortilla and lay it flat on a surface. Place 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla.
6
Then, add a few scoops of roasted sweet potatoes and a generous amount of black beans on top of the cheese.
7
After that, spoon over 2 tablespoons of salsa to add flavor and moisture.
8
Top the filling with 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese to bind everything together.
9
Fold the tortilla over the filling and gently press it down to create a compact package.
10
To cook the quesadilla, heat a large skillet over medium heat and place it on the stovetop.
11
Carefully place one quesadilla onto the hot skillet without any added oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
12
Then, carefully flip the quesadilla over and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
13
Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients until all 4 quesadillas are cooked and fried to perfection.
14
Finally, slice the quesadillas in half and serve each one with a dollop or two of sour cream, some fresh cilantro, and additional salsa if desired.