Caribbean Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Caribbean Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 12 flour tortillas (8 inches); 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; Sour cream and salsa

Servings: persons

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
12 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
Sour cream and salsa

1
Place sweet potato in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and pumpkin pie spice in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until thickened. Mash beans slightly with a fork. Stir in sweet potato. Cook until heated through.
3
Sprinkle bean mixture over one side of six tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and a rounded tablespoonful of chilies. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook on a griddle over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
4
Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa.

1632

kcal

Calories

Fat

300

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Quesadillas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Quesadillas

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