
By Samsung Food
Black Bean & Spiced Sweet Potato Quesadillas
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:30min
Sweet, smoky, and satisfying—these quesadillas are stuffed with creamy roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and a cozy mix of spices. Perfectly crisp on the outside and melty in the middle, they’re a go-to for weeknight dinners, meatless Mondays, or meal prep.
Updated at: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:56:46 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories387.2 kcal (19%)
Total Fat13.4 g (19%)
Carbs50.8 g (20%)
Sugars6.8 g (8%)
Protein14.1 g (28%)
Sodium922.3 mg (46%)
Fiber9.6 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2sweet potatoes
medium, peeled and diced small

1 Tbspolive oil

½ tspchili powder

½ tspground cumin

¼ tspsmoked paprika
optional, but recommended

salt
to taste

black pepper
to taste

1 x 15 ozcan black beans
drained and rinsed

½ cupred onion
finely chopped

½ cupshredded cheese
cheddar, Monterey Jack, or vegan cheese

4flour tortillas
large
Optional toppings
Instructions
Roast the sweet potatoes
Step 1
Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until tender and slightly crispy on the edges.








Mash and mix
Step 2
Once roasted, lightly mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl. Stir in black beans and red onion. Taste and adjust seasoning.


Assemble the quesadillas
Step 3
Spread the sweet potato and black bean mixture over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold the tortillas over to close.



Cook
Step 4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.


Serve
Step 5
Slice into wedges and top with your favorite fixings—avocado, salsa, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime!





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