Vegetarian Sweet Potato Quesadilla

     We have a playa in the house...Salvie gnawed off Violet's arm and quickly found a new girlfriend over the weekend.  He went with a bigger, more curvy type of lady this time around....

"Don't hate the playa....hate the game - woof woof!"

Doesn't look like Chloe will have a face for very much longer.

     Friday night we picked up the Cosbys and headed to R.J. Saxon's for dinner and beers.  We walked in the restaurant/bar and immediately saw our friend, Jimmy (which was a saahhweet surprise since he doesn't live in the circle city).  Forrest and Jimmy's bromance goes way back - both are from Dothan, went/partied at Auburn, and lived together in Birmingham.  We hugged it out with Jimmy, met his parents, chatted for a while, and then kicked them out of their seats and table - jokes, they were finishing up their dinner so it was perfect timing (Good to see your face, Jimmy!!!).  We ordered food, inhaled, drank a few brewskis, and ended the night with Jeremy and Kristin at Bullet's.

    Saturday morning showed up early - our barking alarm went off at 5:30 am.  Forrest made a pot of caffeine and I cut up this....

Never had a star fruit before and don't care for another one...not much taste.

     Saturday and Sunday filled up quick - trip to Lowe's, another trip to Lowe's to make a return, Wal-Mart (ugh), Target, Publix, and finally, Chevron where I got ripped a new one (80 miles a day for work - gas prices are killing me).
    Tonight I'm cooking an original, unique quesadilla because I'm officially entering my first recipe contest with the spotlight being on sweet taters......

 Sweet Potato Quesadilla
1 sweet potato
2 soft flour tortillas
1/3 cup black beans (rinsed and drains)
1/3 cup cilantro (love it!)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped roma tomato
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt/pepper to taste

     Score the sweet potato and roast in a 400 degree oven in a baking pan with an inch of water until soft.  Turn the oven off and toss in the two tortilla shells until crispy.  Next, take your "the-weekend-is-over" anger out on the tater with an avocado musher until smooth...

     In a pan, add all the above ingredients and heat on low for 8 - 10 minutes - stir occasionally....

     It's time to layer!  Warm tortilla, more shredded cheese (just a sprinkle), sweet tater concoction, and close it up with the other tortilla....

     Cut into triangles and add your favorite toppings.  What's my fav?!  Taco sauce, Chobani non-fat plain greek yogurt (tastes like sour cream) and fresh cilantro.....

     This Brooklynfied sweet potato 'dilla was delicious!!!!!  The sweet tater was a nice alternative to refried beans and added a semi-sweet touch.  I told Forrest about this quesadilla idea and saw fear in his eyes...BUT I'm happy to report - he's a huge fan now!  Here goes nothing...submitting this vegetarian recipe now....wish me luck!!! :)