Look no further than these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla for your mid-week meal. These vegetarian quesadillas are packed with fresh vegetables and cheese. They are so easy to make but most importantly taste absolutely delicious!
There are so many reasons why I love this recipe and make it again and again!
I can really get my 5 a day in when I'm eating these especially when paired with my favourite Tropical Mango and Passionfruit Salsa. They are hearty and satisfying!
I've since discovered that grilling quesadillas takes the texture to another level! The tortilla are crunchy with that desirable grill mark finish!
You can easily make vegan sweet potato quesadillas by using vegan cheese or make gluten free sweet potato quesadillas by using corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- Tortilla Wraps – medium to large wraps work best. We try to use wholemeal wraps wherever possible but you can use whichever wraps you can get hold of. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free sweet potato quesadilla.
- Sweet Potato – either cook the sweet potato in the pan with a little olive oil, roast in the oven or place the cubes in the microwave with a little water sprinkled on a M/W safe dish.
- Black beans – we have used black beans that are cooked in the Instant Pot. For How to cook Black Beans in Instant Pot instructions see Mango, Avocado and Black beans Salad with Lime Dressing. If black beans not available use red kidney beans.
- Red Pepper – you can also use other coloured peppers if that’s what you have to hand
- Spring onion and fresh baby spinach
- Fresh Coriander leaves – use spinach as an alternative
- Nacho/Taco seasoning or Mexican spice mix
- Cheese – I have used cheddar
How to make grilled sweet potato quesadilla
These quesadilla are made in 2 stages. First we have to prep the filling, then assemble the quesadilla and grill.
Making the quesadilla filling
Making the filling is so easy, it just requires a little bit of preparation. I would recommend using a mandoline if you plan on making a big amount.
Combine all ingredients for the filling in a bowl
Assemble the quesadilla
There are two ways of assembling.
Either layer a tortilla, load with filling, add cheese and top with another.
Or, add filling to half a tortilla and fold like a calzone (like pictured below)
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Mandolin
- Oven/Microwave
- Skillet/electric grill
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black beans cooked
- 2 cup Sweet Potatoes washed and cubed
- 8 large Tortilla Wrap Wholemeal
- 1 cup Red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup Spring onion chopped
- ½ cup Spinach chopped
- 1 tbsp. Green chilli optional
- 3 tbsp. Chopped coriander fresh
- 1 cup Cheese
- 1 tsp. Red chilli flakes optional
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tsp. Mexican spice mix or Taco/Nacho seasoning
- 2 tsp. Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to gas mark 6-7.
- Place sweet potato on the baking tray and drizzle olive oil.
- Toss and cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until done but not mushy.
- Meanwhile, place all the other ingredients in a bowl and mix.
- Add cooked sweet potato and mix again.
- Once you are ready to prepare, heat griddle or large pan.
- Put one tortilla in a pan, sprinkle some cheese on it and layer 3-4 tbsp, beans and sweet potato mixture on top of it.
- Sprinkle some cheese on the vegetable and top with the second tortilla.
- Cook until golden on both sides and cheese has melted outside, it will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve straight away with, salsa and guacamole on the side.
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Anshika Juneja says
I love Mexican dishes and these Quesadillas looks so delicious and yummy. The combo of Sweet potato and black beans makes it more inviting. I loved the way you have given step by step instructions with pictures. I'm definitely making this tomorrow for my family.
Hayley says
@Anshika Juneja, thanks for these compliments, yes do follow step by step instructions and enjoy making it, cheers
Vandana says
I love quesadilla and the combination of sweet potato and black bean sounds delicious. Also, loved the idea of serving it with mango and passion fruit salsa. I will try both the recipes.
Hayley says
@Vandana, i hope you tried this combination with pleasing results, thanks
Lata Lala says
Your pics always make me hungry. Quesadillas with sweet potato and black beans is definitely a good idea for lunch or dinner option. In addition to that these are grilled. Amazing share.
Hayley says
@Lata Lala, your comments are an encouragement, so glad you like this recipe, thanks.
Mayuri Patel says
Love adding sweet potato to Mexican dishes, makes it so filling and wholesome too. Sweet potato and black bean quesadilla are so inviting.
Hayley says
@Mayuri Patel, yes sweet potato is always good to use for this recipe, thanks
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Quesadillas are my go to lunch box recipe. I love the idea of using roasted sweet potatoes. I am going to be roasting some tonight to pack for my kids lunch box tomorrow.
Hayley says
@Sandhya Ramakrishnan, using roasted sweet , potatoes is a brilliant idea, great for lunch boxes as you said, thanks
Pavani says
Sweet potato and black beans make such a healthy and delicious filling. Also grilling the quesadilla is such a genius idea. Can't wait to try this recipe for my family.
Hayley says
@Pavani, yes i agree with your opinions, my whole family enjoys this.
Priya says
Quesadillas looks so so pretty.Great that you used sweet potato in this recipe.