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Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla (Vegetarian)

Author: By The Forkful
526kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
These sweet potato and black bean quesadillas are a delicious and easy vegetarian meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Servings 2 servings
Course Wraps
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 400 g black beans drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ lime juice
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream

Method

  1. Add your sweet potato to boiling water, and boil for 8 - 10 minutes.
    1 sweet potato
  2. Meanwhile, add your diced onion to a pan with a little oil and saute for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent, then add the garlic and seasonings, cooking for a further minute.
    1 white onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 0.5 teaspoon oregano, Salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. Add the black beans and the cooked sweet potato. Use a potato masher to mash about ⅔’s of the mixture - keeping a chunky consistency.
    400 g black beans
  4. Add a small amount of oil to a pan (no heat) and add your tortilla. Spoon the sweet potato and black bean mixture over half of each tortilla, followed by the cheese and a squeeze of lime juice. Fold the other half of the tortilla over 
    2 large flour tortillas, ½ lime juice, ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  5. Then, turn the heat on and fry for 5-6 minutes until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.
  6. Top with the sour cream and serve.
    1 tablespoon sour cream

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories526kcalCarbohydrates81gProtein20gFat16gSaturated Fat7gPolyunsaturated Fat7gCholesterol32mgSodium2868mgFiber13gSugar19g

Notes

Quesadillas are best served fresh to retain their crispy exterior - but if you do have leftovers, wrap them in foil or store them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat in the oven or the air fryer for 5 - 10 minutes until warmed through and crispy again.

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