Name: Chimichurri Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla - 10 min
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed parsley (, or one bunch parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped); 1/4 cup basil (packed, or use cilantro); 6 to 8 cloves of raw garlic (, more the merrier); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp vinegar apple cider or balsamic or red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp or more avocado for creamyness (optional); 15 oz can Black beans (drained or 1.5 cups cooked, or use other cooked beans of choice); 1/2 cup corn (, boiled for a few mins if needed, then drained); 1.5 cups cubed (cooked) sweet potato, boiled or baked; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 jalapeno or 1/4 bell pepper finely chopped; salt and cumin to taste; a generous dash of black pepper; 1 tsp or more chili powder blend or taco spice blend to taste; Vegan Cheese Slices such as Chao; Or Vegan mozzarella slices from Everyday Kitchen Book; 4 tortillas ((gluten free if needed))

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Chimichurri Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla – 10 minute Grilled Quesadillas with Beans. Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Peppers and refresghing Chimichurri sauce. Vegan Nutfree Soyfree Recipe. Can be Gluten-free. Jump to Recipe

When I made this Black Bean Chimichurri Salad, I had noted in my recipe notebook to make a grilled sandwich or quesadilla with it. The Roasted Sweet potatoes, some beans, crunchy veggies, Refreshing Chimichurri and vegan cheese is a perfect grilled combination in a quesadilla or sandwich.

Use cooked beans of choice such as black, kidney or pinto, some crunchy or roasted peppers or veggies and sweet potatoes and grill it all up with the chimichurri sauce and optional vegan cheese. This garlic sauce drizzle also works great. It thickens and sticks to make a cheesy addition that holds the veggies together.

Easy, Summery, Delicious. Yes and yes!

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Use my GF Sweet potato flatbread to make these gluten -free.

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Chimichurri Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla - 10 min

Chimichurri Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla - 10 minute Grilled Quesadillas with Beans. Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Peppers and Chimichurri. Vegan Nutfree Soyfree Recipe. Can be Gluten-free

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Mexican, Vegan

Keyword: blac kbean quesadilla recipe, black bean corn quesadilla, chimichurri, sweet potato quesadilla, vegan quesadilla

Servings: 4

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

Chimichurri:

1 cup (60 g) packed parsley , or one bunch parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
1/4 cup (6 g) basil packed, or use cilantro
6 to 8 cloves of raw garlic , more the merrier
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp vinegar apple cider or balsamic or red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) dried oregano
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
2 tbsp or more avocado for creamyness optional

Quesadilla:

15 oz can Black beans drained or 1.5 cups cooked, or use other cooked beans of choice
1/2 cup (77 g) corn , boiled for a few mins if needed, then drained
1.5 cups (199.5 g) cubed (cooked) sweet potato, boiled or baked
1/2 cup (80 g) chopped onion
1 jalapeno or 1/4 bell pepper finely chopped
salt and cumin to taste
a generous dash of black pepper
1 tsp or more chili powder blend or taco spice blend to taste
Vegan Cheese Slices such as Chao
Or Vegan mozzarella slices from Everyday Kitchen Book
4 tortillas (gluten free if needed)

Instructions

Blend all the ingredients under chimichurri with a few tbsp of water until just about smooth. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add a pinch of sweetener to balance if needed.
Mix black beans, corn, pepper, roasted sweet potato and the spices in a bowl. Add some of the chimichurri to coat. (You can cook this mix a bit on a skillet to intensify the flavors at this point before using in the quesadilla or sandwich).
Spread the mixture on one half of larger tortillas, add sliced cheese, fold over and grill until melted. Or use the whole tortilla and place on a pan over medium heat. add the filling, cheese, place another tortilla on top and cook over medium heat pressing occasionally.
Slice and Serve with more chimichurri or some salsa or guacamole.

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Notes

Use other veggies of choice, add some caramelized onion for variation.

Use the This garlic sauce instead of cheese.

Nutrition is 1 of 4 serves

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chimichurri Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla - 10 min

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 372mg16%

Potassium 719mg21%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 8505IU170%

Vitamin C 32.8mg40%

Calcium 123mg12%

Iron 4.5mg25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.