How To Make Squash Quesadillas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked butternut squash, mashed
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion
- 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp of chili powder
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
- Guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for serving
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the mashed butternut squash, shredded cheese, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
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Lay out 4 of the flour tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Divide the squash mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it out to cover.
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Top each tortilla with another tortilla, creating a quesadilla sandwich.
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Lightly spray the tops of the quesadillas with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the quesadillas are crisp and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.
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Serve the squash quesadillas with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Calories : 305kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 17mg
- Sodium : 545mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 11g
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