Sweet Potato Quesadillas (in less than half an hour)

Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 3 T vegetable oil
• 4 cups grated sweet potatoes
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• pinch of cayenne
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 tortillas
• sour cream

Preparation

Sauté onions and garlic, add grated sweet potatoes and spices, and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. When sweet potato is tender, add salt and pepper and remove from heat. Spread filling and cheese on each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half and cook on each side for a few minutes in a warm and slightly oiled skillet. Top with sour cream.

From: In the Bag: September 28-30, 2004