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Four Wedges of a Butternut Squash, Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla on Plate with Parsley and a Shallow, Round Bowl of Chipotle Cream Sauce
Butternut Squash, Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla With Chipotle Cream
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Servings: 4
Calories: 491 kcal
Author: Toni Williams
Ingredients
Quesadillas
Chipotle cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In large bowl, drizzle butternut squash with extra virgin olive oil. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
  3. On non-stick baking sheet, spread butternut squash in single layer. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until squash is tender. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  4. In small bowl, combine yogurt and chipotle peppers/salsa until well combined. Refrigerate to keep chilled.
  5. On flat work surface, spread out tortilla. Working on half, sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella, evenly distribute roasted butternut squash, then top with ½ cup spinach. To close, fold over empty half tortilla. Repeat with three more tortillas.
  6. Working one tortilla at a time, in non-stick pan, cook quesadilla over medium heat for approximately 6 minutes – or until cheese is melted, spinach is wilted and tortillas are crispy. Flip each halfway through. (Tip: Place each quesadilla on baking sheet in oven at low temperature to keep warm while cooking remaining quesadillas.)
  7. Cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles and serve warm with chipotle cream.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Butternut Squash, Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla With Chipotle Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 884mg37%
Potassium 835mg24%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 17659IU353%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 486mg49%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.