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Squash and Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas

Creamy mashed butternut squash and melty cheese between crisp tortillas make the perfect combo in this vegetarian meal.

Serves 4
Ready in 28 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 18 mins
526 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (14 oz) pkg Nature's Response Organic butternut squash
> 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
> 1/2 tsp chili powder
> 1/2 lime
> 1 large tomato
> 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
> 1 green onion
> 1/2 jalapeño
> 1/4 tsp ground cumin
> 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed
> 1/2 cup frozen mixed pepper strips, thawed
> 8 medium  (8 inches) flour tortillas
> cooking spray
> 1 1/3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
> 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 450°F. To a heatproof medium bowl, add the butternut squash and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave 8 min., until squash is very tender. To the bowl with squash, add chili powder, salt, and pepper. With a fork, mash the mixture until mostly smooth.
2
Meanwhile, squeeze lime juice into a small bowl. Finely chop tomato, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño. Add to the bowl, along with cumin and salt. Stir to combine.
3
To a microwave-safe bowl, add corn. Roughly chop the pepper strips and add to the bowl with 2 tbsp water. Cover and microwave 2 min., until warm. Drain water and stir corn mixture into butternut squash.
4
Line a large baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray. Arrange 4 tortillas in single layer on baking sheet. Divide butternut squash mash among tortillas and top each with ⅓ cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray.
5
Bake 10 min., until tortillas are golden brown and crisp around edges. Cut quesadillas into quarters. Top with sour cream and serve with salsa.

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