Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas

Name: Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches); 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 3/4 cup salsa

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
3/4 cup salsa

Directions

Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high, turning once, until very tender, 7-9 minutes.
When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp. Spread onto half of each tortilla; top with beans and cheese. Fold other half of tortilla over filling.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 quesadilla with 3 tablespoons salsa: 306 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.

Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota

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