CARIBBEAN QUESADILLAS

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People say the sweet potato in my quesadillas makes them think of the flavor of Thanksgiving. Often, I mix and refrigerate the filling ahead, so it takes no time to layer the tortillas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
12 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
Sour cream and salsa

Steps:

Place sweet potato in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and pumpkin pie spice in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until thickened. Mash beans slightly with a fork. Stir in sweet potato. Cook until heated through., Sprinkle bean mixture over one side of six tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and a rounded tablespoonful of chilies. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook on a griddle over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. , Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.