Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadilla {It's What's for Dinner}

Tonight I made some yummy sweet potato black bean quesadilla served with homemade salsa. Now while I am an RD, and while our family typically eats healthy we aren't quiet at the 100% real food, paleo diet level yet. However, I do like to make as much of our food as possible because honestly it is cheaper and better for you.

So with out further ado the recipe:

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Quesadilla

1 c black beans
1/2 a sweet potatoes diced, microwaved until soft 

{cooked mine in a crock pot in foil 2-3 hours, just to do several to use in other recipes}
1/3 c green pepper, diced
1/4 c onion, diced
cayenne pepper, to taste 

{didn't have so didn't use}
2% shredded Mexican cheese
2- 8 in whole wheat tortillas

Saute onion and green pepper until crisp tender.
Add black beans and sweet potato and heat through.
Spoon mixture onto tortilla, top with cheese.
Cook in a pan, oven or panini press.

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This made 3 quesadillas.
I cooked them on a hot skillet.

Serve with homemade salsa.
Another easy peasy recipe. I don't even buy store bought salsa anymore, unless I need to cook with it, just b/c it is thicker than the homemade.

PS the black beans I use are also homemade. I try to stay away from canned items as much as I can. It is again easy peasy to make your own and store them in your freezer! Cheaper and healthier. Recipe is from my friend Kelley!

Salsa
1-{14.5z} Can Whole Tomatoes (drained!)
1-{14.5z} can of rotel (do NOT drain)
4tsp of jalapeno (canned, diced--not pickled)
1/4 onion
1/2 tsp of cummin
1/2 tsp garlic pwd
cilantro
juice from 1/2 a lime

Toss in blender/food processor--process and viloa! Yummy homemade salsa.
Now I am a "Rachel Ray" type cook and these are the measurements from the actual recipe. I on the other hand just dump and pour. It always turns out good. Salsa is like chili you can't go wrong and you will get the hang of what to add more of and less of for your taste buds.

Sweet potatoes are a fantastic fat fighting food, packed full of nutrients! The carotenoids they have help stabalize blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance, which makes cells more responsive to insulin--a huge help in your weight-loss efforts!
The beta-carotene that is packed in there also helps fight chronic illnesses, and those related to inflammation.

Sweet potatoes are definitely a super food!

Let me know if you try it and how you liked it! Definitely a family favorite...well at least me and the hubs favorite. :)