SWEET POTATO & BEAN QUESADILLAS

Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas image

Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that's easy, fast, fun and delicious. -Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high, turning once, until very tender, 7-9 minutes., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp. Spread onto half of each tortilla; top with beans and cheese. Fold other half of tortilla over filling., Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.