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Vegetarian Quesadillas

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These Vegetarian Quesadillas are a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal packed with black beans, sweet potato, avocado, and cheese. It’s a satisfying and customizable dish, perfect for lunch or dinner in just 25 minutes.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Pan Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 medium flour tortillas

1 large sweet potato

2 avocados

½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained

¼ cup corn, rinsed and drained

1 mini red pepper

1 mini orange pepper

1 teaspoon jalapeno, diced (optional)

1 tablespoon easy homemade taco seasoning or store-bought mix packet

1 cup cheddar or pepper jack cheese

1 tablespoon butter (for pan frying)

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Suggested for serving: Fresh cilantro, Lime juice, Your favorite salsa, Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Use a fork to poke several holes into the sweet potato and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then microwave it for about 8 minutes, or until tender.
  2. While the sweet potato is cooking, dice the peppers and jalapeno (if using). In a large pan, cook the diced peppers and jalapeno over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Add black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Spread butter on one side of each tortilla. On the other side, spread mashed sweet potato, then mash half an avocado and spread it over the sweet potato. Add about ¼ cup of the veggie/bean filling, then sprinkle cheese on top.
  4. Heat a pan over medium heat and place the tortilla buttered side down. Cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until crispy and cheese is fully melted.
  5. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas, adding butter and oil to the pan as needed. Serve warm with fresh cilantro, lime juice, salsa, and sour cream.

Notes

  • Add more veggies: You can add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra nutrition.
  • Spice it up: Add more jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.
  • Cheese options: Try mozzarella or vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • Storage: Store cooked filling separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assembled quesadillas can be stored, but may lose some crispiness. Reheat in a pan or microwave.

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