Pumpkin Quesadilla
A Pumpkin Quesadilla is a cozy, savory-sweet twist on the classic Mexican dish, featuring creamy pumpkin purée, melted cheese, and warm spices. Perfect for a quick fall meal or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, or guacamole
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil or butter.
- Spread a thin layer of the pumpkin mixture over one tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the pumpkin layer.
- Top with another tortilla to form a quesadilla.
- Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
- Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.For a sweeter twist, mix in a bit of cinnamon and honey with the pumpkin.Add cooked black beans or shredded chicken for added protein.Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/pumpkin-quesadilla/
