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Sweet Potato Quesadillas



These sweet potato quesadillas are vegan and full of flavor and good for you things. Whole wheat tortillas are smashed together with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and vegan cheese to make a tasty and filling meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup vegan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup black beans, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated

Spread seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through

Once sweet potatoes are roasted, heat a large skillet over medium heat

Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with vegan cheese

Top with a layer of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and cilantro if using

Place another tortilla on top and press down gently

Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted

Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients

Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm

Enjoy!


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