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Sweet Potato and Black bean quesadilla
Image Soource/ Recipe Source: www.cookingmatters.org
Ingredients
1
large sweet potato
1
tbsp
chili powder
1
can black beans
drained
ΒΌ
cup
chopped cilantro
8
whole wheat tortillas
1
cup
pepper jack cheese
shredded
1
tsp
oregano
2
tsp
garlic powder
Instructions
Pierce the skin of the sweet potato with a fork and microwave for 5 minutes on high and allow to cool slightly.
Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
Mash sweet potato until smooth.
Add beans, cilantro, and taco seasoning mix to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
To cook the quesadillas, heat a skillet over medium heat.
Spread 1/8 of the sweet potato mixture evenly on half of a tortilla.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese and fold tortilla in half.
Place quesadilla in the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, or until cheese starts to melt.
Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the tortilla is golden brown.