sweet potato quesadillas

this is one of our staple dishes - it's tasty, cheap, simple and filling. the recipe is from simply in season. it makes 8 quesadillas. we also do a variation where we use black beans instead of sweet potatoes. yum.

ingredients

olive oil
1 1/2 cups onion - minced
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons each of dried basil, marjoram, chili powder, ground cumin
pinch of ground red pepper or to taste
4 cups sweet potatoes (shredded with a food processor)
8 tortillas
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
salsa
sour cream
fresh cilantro

directions

1. preheat oven to 400

2. sautee onions and garlic in large frying pan in 1 tablespoon oil until translucent

3. add spices to pan and cook for another minute

4. add sweet potatoes and cover, cooking til they are soft, stirring semi-regularly. add salt and pepper to taste

5. spread about 1/2 cup of the filling and 2 tablespoons cheese on half of each tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border on the side. fold tortilla in half. place on oiled baking sheets. brush tops with oil.

6. bake in oven at 400F until brown, around 15 minutes.

7. serve with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.