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Butternut Squash Quesadillas Recipe
Enjoy these flavorful quesadillas filled with roasted butternut squash and spinach, crispy on the outside and melty inside.
Ingredients
oil and butter
- 1.5 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
vegetables
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 6 ounces baby spinach or kale leaves (hard stalks and stems removed)
tortillas
- 16 flour tortillas low-carb tortillas (6-7 inch size or 4 burrito-sized)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter; sauté butternut squash 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on each tortilla's outside. Wipe skillet and heat to medium.
- Place a tortilla butter side down, spread ¼ of squash and spinach, sprinkle with cheese, top with another tortilla, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Flip carefully, cook until golden, then cut into triangles and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure cheese is vegetarian-friendly.