Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla

Indulge in a delicious twist on the classic quesadilla with our Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla recipe. Easy to make and full of flavor!

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes

• 1 Tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 6 medium-sized tortillas

• 1 ½ cups shredded pepper Jack cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes and let them cool.  Remove the peel and mash in a separate bowl with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cinnamon

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions and peppers for about 5 minutes, until the onions soften. Season with salt and pepper

3. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant

4. Add the peppers and onions to the sweet potato mixture, add the black beans, and stir well

5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, spray the pan with cooking spray, and place a tortilla in the pan.

6. Sprinkle about 2 Tablespoons of the cheese on the whole tortilla, and add about ½ cup of the bean potato mixture on one half of the tortilla

7. Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is browned, and the cheese is melted. Fold the tortilla in half and slide it onto a cutting board

8. Cut the quesadilla into 4 slices and serve with your favorite sides and toppings

Makes about 6 quesadillas