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Vegan Butternut Squash Quesadillas

Angela Milnes
Indulge in the sweet and savory fusion of Vegan Butternut Squash Quesadillas. Filled with creamy butternut squash and melty dairy-free cheese, these quesadillas are a delicious twist on a Mexican favorite, perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

Basics

  • 1 Butternut Squash
  • ½ Lime Juiced
  • Olive Oil Enough to coat butternut squash
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste
  • Tortillas whatever kind you like!

Toppings

  • 2 Jalapeños Use bell pepper if you don't like spicy
  • 1-2 Cups Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Red Chili Peppers
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Can Black Beans drained and rinsed

Extra

  • 2 Avocados
  • 2 TBS Red Onion
  • ½ Lime Juiced
  • Pinch Salt To Taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Meanwhile, peel and dice butternut squash into ½ in - 1 in cubes. Coat with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast for 20 mins. Flip squash, and roast for another 20 mins, or until lightly golden and soft. 
  • Slice jalapeños into thin discs, and put in a jar. Add enough seasoned rice vinegar until it almost covers all of the jalapeños. Set aside for at least 1 hour. If you're going for less spicy, slice bell pepper into slivers, discarding the seeds and stem. 
  • Prep toppings. Thinly dice red onion and chili peppers. For non spicy peeps - slice ½ of the red onion into slivers, and sauté with sliced bell pepper until soft, and a little brown. 
  • For guac: smash avocado, add salt, pepper and red onion to taste. For 1 small avocado, I use a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon (ish) red onion, and ¼ lime, juiced. 
  • Once butternut squash is ready, mash in a bowl with juice of ½ lime until smooth-ish. 
  • On a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add tortilla, and carefully smear on a layer of butternut squash. Add whatever toppings you like. I used my pickled jalapeños, red onion, and black beans. Non spicy - add sautéed veggies.
  • After 2-3 mins, check the bottom of the tortilla by lifting with a spatula. If there are some brown spots, put another tortilla on top, and carefully flip. It's ok if some stuff falls out - that's what I call a "chef snack." Let cook for another 2-3 mins, then use slide off pan and onto a plate. Slice, and serve! 

Notes

  • If you don’t like spicy food, don’t use jalapeños! They’re very hot. Add some sautéed bell pepper and onion instead.
  • Just because we're making vegan butternut squash quesadillas doesn't mean we're going guac-less. That, friends, would be anarchy

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 1525mgFiber: 17gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20380IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 4mg
Keyword vegan butternut squash, Vegan Quesadillas, Vegan Squash Quesadillas
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