Easy Veggie Quesadillas
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(13)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-cm cubes
- 2-3 cups chopped veggies (I used bell pepper, red onion and corn)
- 1 small jalapeño, cored and finely diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or regular chili powder*)
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste*
- 4-6 large flour tortillas
- 3-4 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- dipping options: your favorite salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick sauté pan. Add sweet potato and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Transfer to a separate plate and set aside.
Step 2
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the veggies and jalapeño, and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the cooked sweet potato, black beans, cumin, chili powder, a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, and sauté for 2 more minutes. Taste and add more salt, pepper and/or cumin if needed. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside. Rinse (or just wipe off) the sauté pan until it is clean.
Step 3
Return the sauté pan to the stove, and reduce heat to medium. Place a tortilla* in the center of the pan and immediately sprinkle your desired amount of cheese evenly over the surface of the tortilla. Add a few large spoonfuls (about 1 cup) of the veggie mixture on one half of the tortilla, then sprinkle on some cilantro. Fold the other side of the tortilla over to create a half moon. Continue cooking for another 30 seconds or so, or until the bottom of the tortilla is crisp and golden. (Just lift it up and take a peek to see when it’s ready to go.) Then carefully flip the tortilla over and cook it for an additional 30-60 seconds on the second side.
Step 4
Transfer to a serving plate*, slice into triangles, then repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Step 5
Serve warm, along with your favorite salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream for dipping.
Step 6
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