Description
A delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make quesadilla filled with roasted butternut squash, sautéed spinach, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 2: While the squash is roasting, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add the spinach. Cook until just wilted, then remove from heat and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Step 3: Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a layer of Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the roasted squash, wilted spinach, and a bit of goat cheese if using.
Step 4: Add another thin layer of Monterey Jack cheese over the fillings and fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
Step 5: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a tiny bit of butter or oil. Place the quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
Step 6: Remove from the pan, let it sit for a minute, then slice into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a vegan version, use vegan cheese shreds and omit the goat cheese. You can also add black beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Tacos Wraps & Sandwiches
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg