Sweet Potato Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained; ⅓ cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper; 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 8 whole wheat tortillas; 1 cup coarsely chopped Baby Spinach; 2 minced green onions; 12 cucumber, diced; 3 -4 radishes, thinly sliced and then diced; ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro; ¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
1 lb sweet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 whole wheat tortillas
1 cup coarsely chopped Baby Spinach
2 minced green onions
12 cucumber, diced
3 -4 radishes, thinly sliced and then diced
¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro
¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

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1) In a medium bowl, combine beans, 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and ancho chile pepper, set aside.
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2) Boil sweet potato for 15 minutes or until tender.
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Remove from heat, drain.
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Return potatoes to saucepan; season with cumin and coarsely mash.
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3) Spread sweet potato over half of each tortilla.
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Layer bean mixture, spinach, green onion, and cheese.
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Fold the tortilla in half over the filling.
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4) Grill over medium heat, two at a time, for 6 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once halfway through.
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Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
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5) Optional: Combine cucumber, radishes, and cilantro, use as garnish/topping for the quesadillas.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained, ⅓ cup snipped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato 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.

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

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