Yam Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 cups cooked mashed yams (or, 3 cup. cooked mashed yams and 1 cup. black beans )
8 whole wheat tortillas
1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
salsa (optional)
sour cream (to garnish ) (optional)

Directions:

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in medium skillet till translucent. Add oregano, basil, marjoram, chili powder, and cumin and cook another minute, till fragrant. Add mashed yams (and beans, if using) and stir till well combined and heated through.
Lay tortillas out on work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla, leaving a 1-cm border at the edge. Sprinkle each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cheese and fold over, pressing slightly to spread filling to edges. Place quesadillas on lightly oiled baking sheets. Brush tops with olive oil. Bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes, till lightly browned.
Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired. Serves 8 as a main/side dish, 32 as an appetizer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	201.29 Kcal (843 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.23g	11%
Cholesterol	15.08mg	5%
Sodium	101.6mg	4%
Potassium	377.33mg	8%
Total Carbs	24.91g	8%
Sugars	1.27g	5%
Dietary Fiber	8.78g	35%
Protein	11.84g	24%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	146.2mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	134.67 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.84g	11%
Cholesterol	10.09mg	5%
Sodium	67.98mg	4%
Potassium	252.45mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.67g	8%
Sugars	0.85g	5%
Dietary Fiber	5.87g	35%
Protein	7.92g	24%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	1.6mg	13%
Calcium	97.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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