Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday too. I’ve really been inspired to create seasonal dishes each week based on what I receive in my Hungry Harvest box. Last week I opened my box to find mini butternut squash and some jalapeno peppers. You don’t have to say Taco Tuesday to me twice! Any excuse I can find to eat more avocado is a good one. I roasted up the squash and the peppers to come up with this delicious and healthy Squash & Black Bean Spicy Quesadillas dinner. I know you are going to love it!
Fall Squash & Black Bean Spicy Quesadillas
First lets start with how delicious roasted squash is! I find if I roast the veggies I receive in my box each week, I have a head start on adding them into many different weeknight meals. This week, I also roasted some jalapeno peppers. If you have not tried roasting spicy peppers yet, you do not know what you are missing. It really brings out the flavor.
If you prepare your veggies in advance, this is a ridiculously easy weeknight meal that can be customized to the likes of everyone dining at your table. Each squash & spicy black bean spicy quesadilla can be made to order. It’s easy to leave out the cheese for your vegan guests or add in some extra proteins for others. Using a gluten free tortilla is also an option.
Flour tortillas do work best for these Squash & Spicy Black Bean quesadillas. I find if I spray them with a little cooking spray and then heat them in a hot skillet for just a minute or two they will crisp up nicely. I then load in my squash, black beans, peppers and cheese and pop them back in the skillet to warm and melt the cheese. Hello your new favorite easy dinner!
Of course these quesadillas are the best excuse to load on all of your favorite Mexican inspired toppings. I suggest: guacamole (or avocado slices), sour cream, salsa, cilantro, shredded lettuce and tomato. Live dangerously and sprinkle on some more shredded cheese. I like to use a spicy Monterey jack.
Fall Squash & Black Bean Spicy Quesadillas Meatless Monday
roasted squash and black bean quesadillas offer an easy and delicious meal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of Butternut or acorn squash-diced
- 2-3 jalapeno or shishito peppers
- 1 15 oz can of black beans (rinsed & drained)
- 1/2 yellow onion-diced
- black pepper, garlic powder to taste
- 1-2 tsp of chili powder
- 4 flour tortillas
- 3/4 C shredded pepper jack or Monterey jack cheese (optional)
- toppings:
- salsa, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, shredded lettuce, diced tomato
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400
- coat baking sheet w olive oil
- roast squash and peppers until softened (about 20 m)
- meanwhile, Heat a large skillet to med high with olive oil to coat
- saute onion for 5 min
- add in black beans, cilantro, chili pepper, black pepper, garlic powder
- Fold in squash and peppers (diced)
- Remove mixture from heat and transfer to large bowl
- Wipe skillet clean and reheat
- Spray tortillas with cooking spray and place back in skillet for 2-3 minutes to crisp up
- Fill tortilla with about 1/3 of mixture and cheese if desired, top with another tortilla
- Return to hot pan to melt cheese
- Cut with a pizza cutter and serve with desired toppings4
Tell me-What’s going in and on your Squash & Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas?
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I love quesidillas – I haven’t made them in a while. This is a great recipe to change that.
I concur! I hope you enjoy
Ohhh so good! What a wonderful combination. I love roasted squash too– but haven’t tried roasted jalapenos. I need to get on that.
You will love the roasted jalapenos so good
I love combining squash and black beans! This is a great fall recipe
Thanks so much!
Quesadillas are one of my favorite “quicky meals.” I use vegan cheese. I never would have thought of squash. Great idea,
Thanks so much I think the squash is a nice change for fall
I love quesadillas so much- they are so versatile and this colorful squash version is a perfect example- so yummy!
Very versatile indeed!
These sound great! A couple friends of mine were talking about hungry harvest recently too and everyone seems to love it. I’m going to have to look into it.
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My local farmers market just had a deal to get a box of squash filled for $8! I have SOOOO much squash to use up right now… this is a great way to use some of it that the boys will enjoy too. Turns out they aren’t big fans of Butternut Soup…:(
That is a good deal! These quesadillas are an easy way to hide some veggies in
Ooooh I love squash and black beans! How neat to combine into a quesadilla!! Yum!
You will love them!
I love butternut squash. I bet this is a great combination!
Thanks I hope you try it out
These look delicious! Quesadillas are so great for weekday meals, but I always forget about them.
They are so simple and easy to customize for the kids’ likes as well
Did you say “black beans” and “spicy?” I’m in!
I love it when you love my recipes 🙂
this looks delicious! I love quesadillas and all these ingredients. Totally making them
Fabulous hope you enjoy
I’m allll about the squash! This looks delicious!
The squash is good! Thanks
These look awesome! Love the color combo – black beans and squash. Perfect fore a meatless Monday night!
Thanks so much Mona!
This looks soo good – I am always looking for different ingredients to add to quesadillas and I love squash. Thanks for sharing, and have a great Monday!
Thanks it’s a nice seasonal way to mix it up
Looks like you’ve hit this one out of the ball park! Yumm!
Well thanks so much Wendy!
Yum! You’re right, roasted butternut squash is amazing and I can’t wait to try it in these. What a fun Mexican twist!
Thanks I do like to try to add seasonal ingredients into my classic recipes
We were going to have tacos, nachos, something along those lines for dinner but I might have to throw my butternut squash in the microwave and make these, looks delicious!
Hope you all like it!
butternut squash and black beans so well together. Putting them in a quesadilla is a great idea!
Thanks so much hope you give them a try
I feel like my toddler would gobble these up (especially with cheese). My “recipes to try” folder is filling up because of you! 🙂
Well that’s great news!
Looks so yummy! I love this recipe.
Thanks hope you and your family enjoy them
the quesadilla looks soo crispy and delicious..
Thanks so much!
Mmm great use of butternut squash! Anything in quesadilla form, I am down!!
Thanks me too all about the avocado toppings
These look super yummy! Love the addition of the black beans!
Thanks so much
Love this combo, and I really love all the squash!! When roasted, it gets all caramelized and squishy, which is great now that I don’t eat cheese. I’ll be making this soon!
Fabulous! I agree squash is so good when roasted hope you enjoy
Quesadillas are a favorite in my house. I wonder if I can get my husband to try ones with squash 😉
What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him 🙂
I’ve had an unusual obsession with quesadillas lately. This one looks like it MUST be tried!! 😀
ha ha hope it meets your expectations!
I love making squash tacos with black beans! They actually really compliment each other! I’ll definitely have to try this recipe.
I agree! Hope you like this version as well
Roasted butternut squash is just amazing. One of my fav this Fall. I honestly can’t wait to make this for me and my hubby. Looks delicious.
Thanks so much Natalie hope you both enjoy
I love easily customizable meals, thanks for sharing!
Me too! Perfect for busy weeknights
Oh I am soo loving this! I just posted a recipe with butternut squash.. it’s my favorite. These look delicious! Totally printing this one out to try!
Thanks yes I saw your’s too. Squash is so good this time of year
I can’t wait to try these! They look amazing, and I am excited to mix in the squash!
Thanks it’s a fun way to mix it up
What a fun fall recipe! I love quesadillas (who doesn’t???) I’ve never tried roasted squash. This sounds delicious!
You must drop everything and try it!
Those quesadillas look yummy!
I’ve already made them twice!
Yum! These sound absolutely amazing!! I have pinned this recipe and will be sure to give it a try!!
Great I hope you enjoy
I bet my husband wouldn’t even notice that there is NO meat in that!
What he does not know wont’ hurt him!
Yum! I’m totally going to give this a try – I always need fresh dinner ideas. Love your pictures too – so pretty! 🙂
Thanks so much! Hope your kiddos will eat them too
Yum! Love the thought of pairing winter squash with taco flavors!
Thanks! They work very well together
Gorgeous!!!! I’m the only vegetarian in our house but I think I’ll make this in the next few days and see if the carnivores like it. Looks amazing!
Well I hope they do! maybe they will not notice the lack of meat 🙂