Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 large yam, peeled and cut into chunks1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 small onion, diced2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp chili powder2-3 cups cooked black beans, drainedsea salt to tasteBrown rice of corn tortillas (for gluten free)Spinach or arugulagrated organic cheese (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 400 degreees. Place yams into a baking dish and add about 1/2 in water. Cover and bake for about 35 mins or until tender.
2. To make the beans, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil then onion and saute for about 5-7 mins.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, beans and salt. using a fork or spatula smash black beans as you heat them until you get a consistency you like. set aside
4. In a clean 10 inch skillet, add one tortilla then spread a layer of black beans, spinach leaves, and cheese. Then add a few chunks of yams and smash them with back of form. Top with another tortilla. Heat over medium heat for about 2 mins, then flip and repeat.
5. transfer to plate and cut with a pizza cutter.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TDUNAHOO.
2. To make the beans, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil then onion and saute for about 5-7 mins.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, beans and salt. using a fork or spatula smash black beans as you heat them until you get a consistency you like. set aside
4. In a clean 10 inch skillet, add one tortilla then spread a layer of black beans, spinach leaves, and cheese. Then add a few chunks of yams and smash them with back of form. Top with another tortilla. Heat over medium heat for about 2 mins, then flip and repeat.
5. transfer to plate and cut with a pizza cutter.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TDUNAHOO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 245.9
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 208.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.9 g
- Protein: 10.4 g
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