Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet potatoes - 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Black beans - 200 grams (cooked weight)
- Queso (cheese) - 200 grams (about 8 ounces)
- Flour tortilla - 8 pieces (8-inch diameter)
- Red bell peppers - 1, diced
- Onion - 1, diced
- Avocado - 1, diced (optional)
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Cooking oil - for frying
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 20-30 minutes
- Total: 50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Microwave or boil until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, black beans, diced red bell peppers, diced onion, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread each tortilla with a thin layer of queso (cheese). Top with the sweet potato-black bean mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
- Heat a frying pan with cooking oil and fry the quesadillas on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
- Place the fried quesadillas on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the filling.
- Serve with fresh avocado slices and your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 1 quesadilla per person)
- Calories: Approx. 450-500 calories per serving (depending on the amount of cheese used)
- Fat: 25-30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50-60 grams
- Protein: 15-20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Fusion of American and Mexican flavors, sweet and savory.
- Great as a snack or meal with family and friends.
- Can be customized with different toppings and dipping sauces.
User Comments:
- "The combination of sweet potato and black beans was unique and delicious!"
- "Quesadillas were crispy on the outside and warm on the inside, perfect for a snack."
- "Great dish for a party, everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to cook the sweet potatoes thoroughly before mixing with other ingredients.
- Use a good quality queso (cheese) for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- Quesadillas can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
