[NEW] Roasted Squash & Mozzarella Quesadillas

Tortillas and cheese can turn just about any vegetable into a tasty meal. This variation with squash and bell pepper is a warm and sweet flavor palate you'll love as summer turns into fall.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 30 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Roasted Squash & Mozzarella Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 6 cups diced butternut squash 1½ cups diced bell pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil â…› tsp. salt â…› tsp. pepper
  • 6 Tbsp. diced onion ¾ cup diced tomato
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided 1½ cups fat-free, shredded mozzarella cheese 6 (8") whole wheat tortillas ½ cup thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Toss squash, bell pepper, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast until soft and slightly brown (20 minutes).
  3. While the squash mixture is cooking, combine the diced tomatoes and onions. Add 1 tablespoon of cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
  5. Spread tortillas on parchment-lined baking sheets. Place ¼ cup mozzarella on one-half of each tortilla. Distribute roasted squash mixture evenly on top of the cheese, followed by green onions and remaining cilantro. Fold tortillas in half to form quesadillas. Bake until cheese is melted (5 minutes).
  6. Serve quesadillas with tomato mix on the side.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 308 g
Amount per serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 578.5mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8.65g 32%
Total Sugars 6.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 17.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 386.1mg 30%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Potassium 777.8mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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