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Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Melissa

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, medium sized
  • 1 cup black beans, prepared
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash of black pepper
  • 6 8 inch tortillas
  • salsa, guacamole, vegan sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and set a baking sheet aside.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and place cut side down on baking sheet. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until tender. 
  • Allow to cool enough to handle and scoop potato middles from skin into a large bowl. 
  • Add beans, spices, and seasoning. Stir to combine well. 
  • Scoop about ½ cup of mixture onto tortilla and spread over one half. Fold tortilla to cover mixture. 
  • Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place filled tortilla in skillet and heat for 1-2 minutes. Flip and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes. Tortilla should be lightly browned. 
  • Cut in half and serve immediately.