SWEET POTATO QUESADILLAS

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups grated peeled sweet potato (about 3 potatoes)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• generous pinch of cayenne
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 8 tortillas (8- to 10-inch)
• Mikes's Salsa (made locally!)
• Sour cream

1. Saute the onions and garlic in the vegetable oil until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the grated sweet potatoes, oregano, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
3. When the sweet potato is tender, add salt and pepper to taste and remove the filling from the heat. 
4. Spread one-eighth of the filling and 2 tablespoons of the cheese on each tortilla. 
5. Cook the filled tortillas until golden brown.
6. Serve immediately, topped with salsa and sour cream.