Vegetarian

Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas is for Dinner.

Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas takes 40 minutes to cook.

Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas are:

1 large yam, peeled and cut into chunks

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
2-3 cups cooked black beans, drained
sea salt to taste

Brown rice of corn tortillas (for gluten free)
Spinach or arugula
grated organic cheese (optional)

Here is how you make Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas:

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 aside4. 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: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TDUNAHOO.

The nutritional information for Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• 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

The dietary needs meet for Smashed Yam and Black Bean Quesadillas is Vegetarian