Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Looking for something healthful to serve to friends and family? These quesadillas are a real crowd pleaser and they’re also easy to make!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
5. Spoon sweet potato and black bean mixture over the cheese.
6. Fold tortillas in half and press down gently to seal.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortillas are lightly browned.
8. Slice into wedges and serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, based on 4 servings):

• Calories: 438
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 38mg
• Sodium: 808mg
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Fiber: 12g
• Sugar: 6g

Protein: 19g