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Easy Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Quesadillas have long been one of my go to quick and easy meals. They are so easy to customize to your family’s food preferences therefore, always a crowd pleaser. For these Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas, I’ve made a few “healthy swaps” in honor of National Cholesterol Month.
What are my healthy swaps for these Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas? Instead of white potatoes, I’ve switched to sweet potatoes. I have swapped in corn tortillas in place of white tortillas. Lastly, I’ve added in some heart healthy avocado because everyone loves avo! I have roasted my veggies and sweet potatoes in Mazola® Corn Oil. Mazola Corn Oil is an all-purpose, cholesterol free cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy* choice for your family. *See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health.
I like colorful foods! Using a combination of red, green and yellow peppers is visually appealing. I roast my Veggies and sweet potatoes with oil ahead of time so that they can be assembled in just a few minutes. These Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas are warmed up super quick and easy. Add on your favorite toppings such as salsa, cilantro and avocado. Dinner is served in no time! Everyone is happy and well fed.
Tell me what healthy swaps do you like to make? What are your favorite quesadilla fillings?
Easy Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadillas Healthy Swaps
Ingredients
- 8 6" corn tortillas
- 1 large sweet potato-diced
- 1 red and 1 green bell pepper-diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper optional-diced
- 1/2 onion-diced
- 1 15 oz can of black beans-rinsed & drained
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 Cup of shredded cheddar cheese (1/4 for each quesadilla)
- Mazola® Corn Oil for roasting and heating
- (about 1/4 C total)
- spices:
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Garnish: cilantro, avocado, salsa, sour cream
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- clean & microwave sweet potato for 4 min for easier dicing
- add to large bowl w diced veggies
- coat with Mazola® Corn Oil
- sprinkle in spices and mix to combine
- pour onto baking sheet and roast for 15 min
- meanwhile add beans and salsa to food processor
- pulse until smooth
- warm a saute pan to medium
- drizzle w Mazola® Corn Oil
- warm each tortilla for 1-2 min on both sides
- Assemble quesadillas:
- bottom layer tortilla
- spread on black bean mixture
- layer w veggie/potato mix
- sprinkle on cheese
- add top quesadilla
- warm long enough to melt cheese (3-4) min on each side
- cut and serve with desired toppings
I have been craving a quesadilla all week! This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it; black beans and sweet potatoes are two of my favorite foods!
They do go together nicely don’t they!?
2 of my favorite foods as well!
This recipe came at a perfect time as I have some sweet potatoes that I need to use up this week!
Oh perfect! Thanks for checking it out hope you enjoy
One of my favorite foods on the FACE OF THE PLANET = sweet potatoes. I have actually NEVER had them paired with beans before… But I can only imagine how delectable that combo is! 🙂
My favorite health swap these days… I friggin’ love hearts of palm spaghetti!!
Well I’ve never had hearts of palm spaghetti! How interesting
Sounds delicious! Black beans and sweet potatoes are such a great combination together.
They are one of my favorite pairings!
This looks like a great combination! We love to make quesadillas in my house!
Quesadillas are always a crowd favorite! So easy to customize them to everyone’s likes
These sound and look amazing! I love all the veggies in quesadillas and avocado on top, of course!
Thanks! Roasted veggies are the best
This is the perfect combination in my book! Beans are delicious, quesadillas are delicious and you just can’t go wrong with this recipe! YUM!!!
I agree of course!
I’ve never thought about putting sweet potatoes in a quesadilla but it sounds and looks amazing. Can’t wait to make these.
I think you are going to love it!
I love black beans and sweet potatoes together. Such a good mix and full of protein and deliciousness!
They are a great combo thanks so much for checking it out
These look so delicious! I love quesadillas and this is a great combo of flavors!
Thanks so much! One of my favorite combos as well
Veggie quesadillas have also been a longtime go-to in my kitchen! It’s so easy to sauté up some veggies to throw into quesadillas to pack in the nutrition for a quick, healthy dinner.
Yes lots of ways to vary them with different veggies
Made this recipe tonight for dinner. Dang it was good! Not only good but so easy to make! I loved the extra suggestions you had for some different meats, as well. Definitely a keeper for our meals. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks so much for letting me know! I am so glad that you all enjoyed them