Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients

• For the Filling:
• 1 medium sweet potato, roasted & mashed
• 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 0.5 avocado, sliced (for serving)
• For the Quesadillas:
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Roast & Mash the Sweet Potato – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the sweet potato for 30 minutes until soft. Peel and mash with a fork. 🍠🔥
2. 22️⃣ Prepare the Black Beans – In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes. Add lime juice and mash lightly. 🖤🌿
3. 33️⃣ Assemble the Quesadillas – Spread sweet potato mash on half of each tortilla, add black beans and cheese, then fold over. 🌮🧀
4. 44️⃣ Cook to Perfection – Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown. 🔥✨
5. 55️⃣ Serve & Enjoy – Slice into wedges, top with avocado slices, and serve with salsa verde or sour cream. 🥑🌿