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Sweet Potato, Black Beans and Chorizo Quesadillas

Quesadillas filled with zesty cheese and a flavorful sweet potato and chorizo mixture.  Perfect for a quick family meal spread.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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1 ½ tablespoons canola oil

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)

½ cup white onion, chopped

6 ounces cooked pork, beef or soy chorizo (about 1 cup)

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed

1 teaspoon garlic salt

½ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 fajita size flour tortillas

2 cups Old El Paso 3 Pepper Blend Cheese or Old El Paso Mexican Style Taco Cheese Blend (or one cup of each)

Instructions

Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add sweet potato and cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and continue cooking until sweet potato begins to brown and onion is tender. Add chorizo, stir to distribute evenly. Add black beans and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring to combine all ingredients. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.

 

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. 

Assemble quesadillas: Place a flour tortilla on a working surface. Evenly cover with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Add 2 -3 spoonfuls of sweet potato mixture and spread out evenly over cheese. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of more cheese. Cover with second tortilla and place on the hot skillet for 1 minute on each side or until the tortilla browns a little and cheese melts. Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Slice in 2 or 4 pieces. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese. Place on a serving platter and serve with a side of fresh guacamole.

  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15