Butternut Squash and Feta Quesadillas

Butternut Squash and Feta Quesadillas
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
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Ingredients
  • 1 1-lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds and membrane removed, finely chopped
  • 1 dried cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 4 oz sheep's milk feta, crumbled
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Boil a big pot of salted water and add cubed butternut squash. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then puree in food processor.
  2. Add jalapeño to pureed butternut squash, then add salt and pepper to taste. If you like more heat, add a finely diced dried cayenne pepper to the mixture.
  3. Spread butternut puree on a tortilla, then sprinkle cheese and cilantro. Use second tortilla to make a top for the quesadilla.
  4. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high. Add quesadilla and cook until browned, then flip over and repeat.
  5. Garnish with more cilantro and serve immediately.