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 teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 30 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; ½ cup chicken broth; 12 flour tortillas (8 inch); 1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 4 ounces green chilies, chopped; sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
30 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chicken broth
12 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces green chilies, chopped
sour cream
salsa

1
Place the sweet potato in a microwave safe dish.
2
Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, garlic, and pumpkin pie spice in oil until vegetables are tender.
4
Stir in beans and broth.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat, simmer uncovered, for 3 minutes or until thickened.
7
Mash beans slightly with a fork and stir in the sweet potato.
8
Cook until heated through.
9
Layer six tortillas with 3/4 cup bean mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, and a rounded tablespoonful of chilies.
10
Top each with another tortilla.
11
Cook the quesadillas on a greased griddle or in two large greased skillets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
12
Cut into wedges, serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

1646

kcal

Calories

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice), 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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