Acorn Squash & Black Bean Quesadillas

Recipe submitted by Melanie

Recipe taken from Ambitiouskitchen.com

Non-stick cooking spray

1 small acorn squash

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 tsp of olive oil

1- 1can of reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

Your choice of cheese: shredded, goat cheese, or cream cheese

red pepper flakes, if desired

1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro, chopped

8-inch whole wheat tortillas

salt and pepper to taste

garnish with sour cream and hot sauce

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and cut acorn squash lenghwise, remove seeds and sprinkle cinnamon all over the inside of the squash. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place acorn squash down. Bake for about 40 minutes or until squash is soft and mushy.

Wait for squash to cool and spoon out into bowl. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in frying pan on medium heat.

Take two tortillas. On one tortilla, spread 2-3 tablespoons of squash all over. Add 2-3 tablespoons of black beans on top of squash, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and cilantro then place tortilla in oiled frying pan. On the other tortilla spread desired amount of shredded cheese, cream cheese or goat cheese all over. Place on top of the tortilla in the frying pan. Fry about 2 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown, repeat for more quesadillas.

Cut into triangles and serve with sour cream and hot sauce.