The Mexican inspired seasonings are such a lovely compliment to the sweetness of the butternut squash, while the cooked kale adds the perfect savory contrast plus the smokey chipotle peppers add the perfect flavor to the avocado sauce.
Total Time
40min
4.2
4 Ratings
Author: Lemons and Basil
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
3
cups
Butternut Squash
, chopped
•
2
cups
Kale
, chopped
•
1/2
cup
Canned Black Beans
•
1
cup
Onions
, diced
•
2
tsp
Chili Powder
•
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
•
as needed
Garlic Powder
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
•
1/2
cup
Shredded 2% Mozzarella Cheese
•
4
Whole Grain and Flax Tortillas
•
as needed
Coconut Oil Cooking Spray
Avocado Sauce
•
1
Medium
Avocado
•
1
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
•
1/3
cup
Greek Yogurt
•
2
Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
, chopped
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
1
Tbsp
Water
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat skillet over medium heat, spray with Coconut Oil Cooking Spray (as needed). Add Butternut Squash (3 cups) and Onions (1 cup). Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until squash and onions are caramelized, approximately 10-12 minutes.
2.
Add Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Cayenne Pepper (as needed), Kale (2 cups), Chili Powder (2 tsp), and Garlic Powder (as needed) and cook additional 2-4 minutes. Set aside.
3.
Spread out half of the cooked veggies, then top with one-quarter Canned Black Beans (1/2 cup) and approximately Shredded 2% Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup) on one Whole Grain and Flax Tortillas (4).
4.
Lay another tortilla on top and cook 2-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are toasted. Remove from griddle and repeat process for second quesadilla.
5.
For the avocado sauce: peel and pit the soft Avocado (1), add to Nutribullet, along with Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (1), Greek Yogurt (1/3 cup), the juice from Lemon (1) and Water (1 Tbsp).
6.
Blend for 30-45 seconds or until creamy consistency.
7.
Transfer quesadillas out on plates, garnish with chipotle avocado sauce and Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp). Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
365
FAT
13.6 g
PROTEIN
14.9 g
CARBS
51.6 g
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