Mexican · easy
Butternut Squash Quesadillas
Crispy cheese quesadillas with mashed butternut squash spread inside like a hidden layer of nutrition.
- 30 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $6.00
- Est. cost
- 380
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Vegetarian
- Kid-friendly
Parent noteThe butternut squash mash is the same orange color as melted cheddar cheese. It blends right in with the cheese layer, and the crispy tortilla is all kids notice.
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Ingredients
- Large Flour Tortillas (10-inch)4
- Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed2 cups
- Cheddar Cheese, shredded6 oz
- Ground Cumin1/2 tsp
- Chili Powder1/4 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Salsa (optional)1/2 cup
Method
- 01
Microwave cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of water, covered, for 6-8 minutes until very soft. Mash with a fork until smooth. Season with cumin, salt, and a pinch of chili powder.
- 02
Lay out 4 flour tortillas. Spread a thin layer of mashed squash on one half of each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and fold in half.
- 03
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas one or two at a time, 2-3 minutes per side, until tortilla is golden and cheese is melted.
- 04
Cut each quesadilla into triangles and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- 380
- Calories
- 16g
- Protein
- 42g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
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