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Vegetarian Freezer Meals Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Vegetarian Freezer Meals Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes about 2 large potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 10 large flour tortillas 10-inch size
  • Cooking spray

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place them on a baking sheet, and roast for 45-60 minutes until very tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool completely, then remove the skins and mash the flesh in a large bowl with a fork until smooth.
  2. Add the olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, black beans, corn, green chiles, red onion, and cilantro to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread 1/2 cup of the sweet potato filling evenly over one half of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  4. To freeze, place the assembled, uncooked quesadillas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour until firm. Transfer the frozen quesadillas to a large freezer bag or airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper.
  5. To cook from frozen, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and crisp and the filling is heated through.