Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Kale Quesadilla

Mexican Made Simple

Prep: 15 Min | Cook: 20 Min

Top these quesadillas with homemade salsa! Try mango or papaya salsa for a fruity addition.

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Ingredients:


3 Medium Sweet Potatoes, Sliced ½ Inch Thick
3/4 tsp Salt, Divided
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Oregano
1 to 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, Minced (Optional)
1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 cups Chopped Kale
3 Stalks Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
1 Can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
8 Small Whole Wheat Tortillas
2 cups Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese (Or Shredded Cheese of Choice)


Directions:


  1. Boil potatoes for 15 minutes and drain.
  2. Mash potatoes and add salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and chipotle peppers.
  3. In a skillet, heat kale and green onions. Cook for 3 minutesAdd veggies to mashed potatoes. Add black beans and mix all together.
  4. Add mixture to the middle of a tortilla on a skillet, add cheese, and either roll or top with a second tortilla to make a quesadilla. 


Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4-6

Amount per Serving

Calories: 530

Total Fat: 19g

Cholesterol: 30mg

Sodium: 1840mg

Total Carbohydrate: 63g

- Dietary Fiber: 14g

- Sugars: 12g

Protein: 28g


Vitamin A: 410%

Vitamin C: 160%

Vitamin K: 30%

Thiamin: 50%

Vitamin B6: 35%

Calcium: 80%

Iron: 30%

Phosphorus: 70%


These percentages represent the suggested daily healthy adult dose for vitamins and minerals.

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