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Ultimate Veggie Quesadillas: Irresistible Flavor

I recently cut meat out of my diet completely. In my quest for new and interesting meals, I came up with these delicious quesadillas!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1largesweet potato, peeled and diced

  • 1teaspoonchopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼teaspoonchili powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼cupfrozen corn

  • 1(19 ounce) canblack beans, drained and rinsed

  • 8(8 inch)flour tortillas

  • 1cupshredded Cheddar cheese

  • cooking spray

Cooking Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash sweet potatoes and mix in cilantro, chili powder, and salt.

  2. Place corn in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until warmed, 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. Spread 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture onto 1 tortilla; cover with 1/4 cup black beans and 1 tablespoon corn. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese atop corn; cover with a tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.

  4. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook 1 quesadilla in the hot pan until cheese is melted and beans are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas; slice into quarters.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories663
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g 		22%
Saturated Fat
8g 		39%
Cholesterol
30mg 		10%
Sodium
1517mg 		66%
Total Carbohydrate
102g 		37%
Dietary Fiber
16g 		58%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
26g
Vitamin C
7mg 		36%
Calcium
324mg 		25%
Iron
7mg 		38%
Potassium
980mg 		21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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