Mashed Sweet Potato, Apple And Cotija Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Mashed Sweet Potato, Apple And Cotija Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sweet potatoes cooked, mashed, warm; 2 apples cored, peeled and sliced*; 1 purple onion sliced; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil divided; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided; 1 lime; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; 6 tortillas corn or flour; 4 ounces cotija

Servings: persons

2 cups sweet potatoes cooked, mashed, warm
2 apples cored, peeled and sliced*
1 purple onion sliced
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil divided
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
1 lime
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
6 tortillas corn or flour
4 ounces cotija

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1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan and add onions and apples. Cook until they turn begin to brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.
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2. As onions and apples cook, heat tortillas slightly in the oven (300 degrees for 10-15 minutes) or on the stove in a pan sprayed lightly with cooking spray. They should not get crispy, only warm.
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3. In a small bowl, mash warm sweet potatoes, honey, 1 tablespoon butter, lime juice and zest, cumin, cilantro and red pepper flakes.
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4. Spread a layer of sweet potatoes, onion-apple mixture and then crumble cheese on one half of the tortilla and fold over. (Resist the urge to overfill.) Using remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon oil, toast quesadillas on both sides until golden brown.
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5. For a little added snazzle, whisk a bit of chili pepper, honey and lime juice together and drizzle on top.

779

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sweet potatoes cooked, mashed, warm, 2 apples cored, peeled and sliced*, 1 purple onion sliced, 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil divided, and more.

Yes, Mashed Sweet Potato, Apple And Cotija Quesadillas falls under the General 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.

Mashed Sweet Potato, Apple And Cotija Quesadillas

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