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Butternut Squash and Kale Quesadillas

Fun vegetarian take on tradition Mexican Quesadillas
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1 package 10 oz diced butternut squash
  • ½ tsp chile powder
  • ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ~ 10 oz kale leaves torn, stalks discarded
  • 8 flour tortillas fajita-sized
  • cups grated Monterey Jack
  • 4 oz goat cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the squash and sprinkle with dry spices. Cook for several mins, turning gently with a spatula, until the squash is deep golden brown and tender (but not falling apart). Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add more olive oil over medium-high heat and add in the kale. Toss it around with tongs and cook it for 3-4 mins. Add in the cooked squash and gently toss together.
  • Build the quesadillas starting with a tortilla, adding a layer of the goat cheese on the bottom and a layer of the squash/kale mixture and top with the Monterey Jack and a second tortilla.
  • Grill in a panini press until cheese is nicely melted