Pumpkin Cheese Quesadilla

Quesadilla filled with cheese, pumpkin, cilantro and jalapenos. Cheesy, crispy quesadilla with lettuce, sourcream and salsa toppings.

Use your pumpkin puree leftovers with this Pumpkin Cheese Quesadilla

I was working on emptying out the fridge, and as I do, creating recipes using the ingredients I have. Kill two birds with one stone. I had leftover pumpkin puree, tortillas and taco toppings. Insert Pumpkin Quesadilla. It blew my mind.  Who would have ever thought you could make a quesadilla with pumpkin puree.  The quesadilla had all the essence.  Crunchy tortilla, cheesy, creamy inside and fresh toppings. The pumpkin made it feel cheesier and didn’t overpower anything. Instead, it enhanced the texture and flavors. The best part is, as one may think, it isn’t overpowering with pumpkin flavor. It is just enough to create a yummy quesadilla. This recipe is also a great way to use any leftover pumpkin puree!!

Delicious Lunch - Pumpkin Cheese Quesadilla

Ooey, gooey quesadilla with a crispy outside. Pumpkin quesadilla.

Equipment

• Saucepan

• Spatula

Tips or Tricks

• Cut with either a chef’s knife or a pizza cutter

• Cook slowly, to allow time for the ingredients inside to warm up, then turn the heat up towards the end to crisp the tortilla.

Length of Time

• Prep Time - 5 minutes

• Cook time - 10 minutes

Servings

• Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

• Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 flour tortillas – regular size

• ¼ cup pumpkin puree

• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon cilantro

• 5 thinly sliced jalapenos – seeded

• Dash kosher salt

• Dash black pepper

• 1 tablespoon salted butter

• ½ cup romaine chopped - garnish

• 2 tablespoon salsas - garnish

• 1 tablespoon sour cream - garnish

Directions

1. On one side of tortilla, spread pumpkin puree evenly

2. Season with salt and pepper

3. Add cheddar cheese

4. Add cilantro

5. Add jalapenos

6. Cover with other tortilla

7. In heated saucepan, melt half the butter

8. Add tortilla, cook until golden brown. Flip and cook until golden brown

9. Place on plate and garnish with lettuce, salsa and sour cream

10. Serve immediately while still crisp

Notes

• This Pumpkin Quesadilla can be garnished with any typical taco ingredient – black olives, peppers, onions, etc.