Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Active Time: Total Time: Servings: 25 mins 25 mins 4

Ingredients

1 ½ cups diced peeled sweet potato (1/2-inch)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
4 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potato and cook, covered, until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and mash with a pestle or potato masher until completely smooth.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add onion, serrano, cumin, oregano and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the spices are fragrant and the onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.
To assemble quesadillas, spread about 1/4 cup mashed sweet potato in a thin layer on one half of each tortilla. Top with about 1 tablespoon onion mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the bare half of the tortilla over the filling.
Heat the pan over medium-low heat. Cook 2 quesadillas, flipping once, until crispy and golden and the cheese has melted, 5 to 6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 11g 33g 12g

Calories Fat Carbs Protein

Nutrition FactsServings Per Recipe4

Serving Size1 quesadilla

Calories 280

% Daily Value *

Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%

Dietary Fiber 3g 11%

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 12g 24%

Total Fat 11g 14%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 25mg 8%

Vitamin A 8483IU 170%

Vitamin C 4mg 4%

Vitamin E 1mg 4%

Folate 12mcg 3%

Vitamin K 3mcg 3%

Sodium 531mg 23%

Calcium 277mg 21%

Iron 1mg 6%

Magnesium 18mg 4%

Potassium 242mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.