Savory Sweet Potato Quesadillas


In an effort to remain healthy my parents, brother, and sister-in-law have gotten to where they do not eat meat during the week. Although my husband is not in favor of jumping on this bandwagon I have started trying more meatless meals especially when cooking for my family. I have made these sweet potato and black bean quesadillas a few times and I have to say they are delicious! My meat loving husband is also a fan! Don’t be fooled by the sweet potato name as theses quesadillas have a Mexican inspired flare that is far from sweet!

Savory Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Savory Sweet Potatoes make a delicious meatless Quesadilla
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 can black beans drained
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 5-6 soft tortillas

Instructions

  • Place cubed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with a generous drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle them with the pack of taco seasoning.
  • Roast at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. You will need to stir a couple of times while cooking to prevent burning.
  • Once potatoes are soft place them in a bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Stir in the lime juice and salt and pepper if needed.
  • Cover half of the tortilla with a layer of mashed sweet potatoes, top with a spoonful of black beans, and a generous handful of cheddar cheese.
  • Fold over half of the tortilla and grill on the stove or griddle until the outside is lightly brown and the cheese is melted.

Notes

These are great plain or enjoy with your  favorite Mexican toppings such as salsa, avocado, sour cream, or cilantro. 

    

Nursing tip: I love how these sweet potatoes are transformed into a savory dish. In the ER we also find new uses for standard equipment such as; a syringe and IV tip with the needle removed make an excellent ear or wound irrigation tool. Also, one of my favorites is a nasal cannula connected to a bag of saline can be placed on the top of the nose near the eyes if both eyes need to be flushed to remove a chemical.

Pineapple Salsa

We do a lot of Tex-Mex meals at our house. Although my husband enjoys a fiery kick with his salsa we usually have to meet in the middle for a milder taste for me and our toddler. That is why I love this salsa. It is on the sweeter side but does have a subtle jalapeno kick to it. You can not beat the freshness that this salsa brings. With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner this is the perfect side for any Mexican inspired theme!

Food H & P:
3 large red tomatoes
½ pineapple
½ cup of green bell better
½ cup of yellow onion
½- whole seeded jalapeno (depending on your spicy preference)
2 Tablespoons of cilantro
The juice of 2 limes
Salt and Pepper to taste

Food Rx:
Finely dice everything to roughly the same size, squeeze in lime juice then mix and enjoy! Refrigerate salsa when not consuming!

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