Butternut Squash Quesadillas with Caramelized Onions

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups onions, caramelized
• 3 cups butternut squash, 1/2-inch cubed (roughly 2 lbs)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 cups black beans (optional)
• 8- 10" flour tortillas
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Avocado thinly sliced for serving
• Cilantro for serving
• Tomatillo Salsa Verde
• Chipotle Crema: 1/2 c. Sour Cream, 1/3 c. Heavy Cream, 3 tbsp. Chipotle Hot Sauce

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. While onions are caramelizing, peel and cube butternut squash into 1/2-inch pieces. Place it on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. Toss to coat, and roast until soft about 15 minutes.
3. To assemble quesadillas sprinkle ½ cup cheese on one half of each tortilla. Layer with 1/8th of the onions and 1/8th of the butternut squash. Sprinkle it with ¼ cup more cheese and fold it over. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
4. Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over med-low heat. Gently lay prepared quesadillas into oil and cook until cheese is melted, flip to the other side and cook until the tortilla is golden brown on both sides. Replenish the oil and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
5. To make the crema, mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle on top of quesadilla before serving. Serve with avocado and cilantro with salsa verde on the side.

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