Sweet Potato Quesadilla

July 13, 2020

Try this fun twist on a traditional cheese quesadilla. This filling, flavorful recipe adds sweet potato and black beans to take your next dinner to the next level.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

½ cup mashed cooked sweet potato

¼ cup canned low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

2 whole what tortillas – 8 inch

2 T chunky salsa

2 T reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium size bowl, mash the sweet potato with the beans.
Coat a skillet with cooking spray on medium heat. Place one tortilla in skillet.
Spread the sweet potato and back bean mixture onto it. Top with salsa and shredded cheese.
Cover with the other tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

½ quesadilla = 240 calories, 6 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 39 g carbohydrate, 510 mg sodium, 6 g fiber.

About

This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital Diabetes and Health Education Department, which provides a variety of programs to help educate and support community members with diabetes, or those who are at risk of developing diabetes. Their services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education.

For more information on our Diabetes and Health Education Department, click here.