Yam Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Yam Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups onions, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 cups cooked mashed yams (or, 3 c. cooked mashed yams and 1 c. black beans); 8 whole wheat tortillas; 1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese; salsa (optional); sour cream (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups cooked mashed yams (or, 3 c. cooked mashed yams and 1 c. black beans)
8 whole wheat tortillas
1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
salsa (optional)
sour cream (to garnish) (optional)

1
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in medium skillet till translucent. Add oregano, basil, marjoram, chili powder, and cumin and cook another minute, till fragrant. Add mashed yams (and beans, if using) and stir till well combined and heated through.
2
Lay tortillas out on work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla, leaving a 1-cm border at the edge. Sprinkle each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cheese and fold over, pressing slightly to spread filling to edges. Place quesadillas on lightly oiled baking sheets. Brush tops with olive oil. Bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes, till lightly browned.
3
Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired. Serves 8 as a main/side dish, 32 as an appetizer.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups onions, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Yam 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.

Yam Quesadillas

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