A healthier quesadilla alternative that's packed full of flavor!
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 10minutes
Total Time 20minutes
Servings 4(half quesadillas)
Ingredients
1white sweet potatosliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1tbspolive oilextra virgin
1tspsalt
1tsppepper
1tspsmoked paprika
1jalapeñoseeded and diced
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
2cupsarugula
4whole wheat soft taco tortillas8 inch
cilantro (topping)optional
green onions (topping)optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Roast for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when middle is pierced with a fork.
Layer each of the ingredients on half of each tortilla: cheese, jalapeño, sweet potato, cheese, arugula. Fold tortilla in half.
Heat a large non-stick skillet, sprayed with cooking spray, over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2 -3 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melted.
Top with chopped cilantro or sliced green onions, or both!