Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Quesadillas

These Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect blend of easy and comfort food.  Perfect for when you need a healthy meal that soothes your soul.

It seems a little crazy to be talking food with all that is going on.

Is it just me, or does the earth seem especially angry right now?

Living in coastal Florida, (and growing up in Central Florida), the last week has been…stressful.

Although based on the current projections we are going to be fine, it is painful to watch friends pack up and leave their homes not knowing if they will have one to come back to.

All this on the heels of Houston.

My parents live less than two hours away and dealt with flooding, empty grocery stores, and no mail. Stressful, when it is your 70+-year-old parents, but nothing compared to what people in Houston have been through.

It is almost too much to take.

The approaching storm has me in the mood for fall comfort food, even though it is still warm here.

These Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect blend of easy and comfort that I need right now.

The entire dish can be put together ahead of time, or you can make the puree and assemble them at the last minute. I even froze some of the butternut squash puree to have on hand for a quick lunch.

You could easily add shredded chicken to these Butternut Squash Blue Cheese Quesadillas if that is your jam.

Be safe everyone!

What do you do when you are stressed?

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• Spinach & Red Pepper Breakfast Quesadillas
• Chicken & Marinated Veggie Quesadillas
• Spinach & Sun Dried Tomato Quesadillas
• Veggie & Quinoa Quesadillas 

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Butternut Squash & Blue Cheese Quesadillas

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

50 mins

 

These Butternut Squash & Blue Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect blend of easy and comfort food.  Perfect for when you need a healthy meal that soothes your soul.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy

Servings: 8

Calories: 290 kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons sage chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 4 ounces blue cheese crumbled
• 8 gluten free tortillas

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss butternut squash with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet Add onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and sage and cook for another two minutes, stirring often.
4. Place butternut squash and onion mixture in a blender and process until smooth.

5. To assemble, spread butternut squash puree on half of each tortilla.  Top with red pepper and blue cheese.  Fold in half.

6. Heat a large skillet to medium heat.  Spray with oil.  Add two tortillas at a time, and cook until golden brown.  Flip and cook the other side.  Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

May be made ahead and reheated in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Butternut Squash & Blue Cheese Quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 613mg 26%

Potassium 431mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 160.9%

Vitamin C 42.6%

Calcium 18.5%

Iron 15.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.