Black beans and sweet potato quesadilla on a grey and white plate.

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadilla

Enjoy a simple twist on the classical quesadilla. These quesadillas can be served as a tasty lunch, dinner, or side dish.

Ingredients 

  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Sweet Potato Medium, cooked and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Black Beans
  • 1 Onion Small, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream Low-Fat
  • 1/2 Chili Pepper Large
  • 8 Tortillas
  • 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Baby Spinach
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Medium Size Pan

Instructions

  • Saute onion and garlic (using nonstick cooking spray) in a medium size pan until soft.
  • Add sweet potatoes, black beans, spices, and chili pepper.
  • Heat until just warm.
  • Spread potato mixture over tortilla, then top with baby spinach, cheese, and onion.
  • Top with second tortilla.
  • Heat a pan on high heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Brown quesadilla about one minute on each side, untill the inside is warm and the cheese is melted.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Serving Size
 
1 Quesadilla
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
449
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
814
mg
35
%
Potassium
 
577
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
73
g
24
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
8599
IU
172
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
269
mg
27
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Baby Spinach, Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Pepper, Cooking Spray, Cumin, Onion, Paprika, Sour Cream, Sweet Potato, Whole Wheat Tortillas