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Vegetarian Quesadillas

Delightful and cheesy Vegetarian Quesadillas loaded with flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual get-together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 1 Large Sweet Potato Cook until tender and mashed
  • 1/2 Cup Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained)
  • 1/4 Cup Corn (Rinsed and Drained)
  • 1 Mini Red Pepper Diced
  • 1 Mini Orange Pepper Diced
  • 1 Tsp Jalapeño (Diced - Optional)
  • 1 Tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning Or Store-Bought Mix Packet
Additional Ingredients
  • 4 Medium Flour Tortillas
  • 1 Cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Tbsp Butter For Pan Frying
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil Divided
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • Lime Juice For drizzling
  • Your Favorite Salsa For serving
  • Sour Cream For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the sweet potato until tender, then mash it.
  2. Mix the mashed sweet potato with black beans, corn, diced peppers, jalapeño, and taco seasoning.
Cooking
  1. Spread the filling on half of each tortilla.
  2. Add shredded cheese on top of the filling, fold over the tortillas.
  3. Pan-fry each quesadilla in a little olive oil and butter until golden and crispy.
Serving
  1. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and drizzle with lime juice.
  2. Pair with salsa, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Store in the fridge for about 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet for crispiness.