Pumpkin Ricotta Quesadillas Fusion (Print)

Golden tortillas filled with creamy pumpkin-ricotta and spices offer a festive, flavorful vegetarian lunch option.

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
02 - 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - Pinch of ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Assembly

09 - 2 large flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches each)
10 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, whole-milk ricotta, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully blended and smooth.
02 - Place one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread half of the pumpkin-ricotta mixture onto the tortilla, leaving a half-inch border. Scatter half of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the filling. Top with a second tortilla and press gently to seal. Prepare the second quesadilla in the same manner.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon butter or olive oil. When hot, place one assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden and cheese is melted. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with remaining butter and quesadilla.
04 - Allow cooked quesadillas to rest for 1 minute. Cut each into four wedges and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients
  • Fast to make and easy to double
  • Warm spices give holiday vibes with every bite
  • Kid friendly and totally adaptable for different diets
02 -
  • High in protein and satisfying
  • Vegetarian friendly and can be adapted for other diets
  • Lunchbox worthy and great for meal prepping
03 -
  • Always give the ricotta mixture a good whisk to get really smooth results If your ricotta seems watery drain it first for maximum creaminess
  • Use low to medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas and ensure everything inside melts evenly A heavy pan works best for an even bind and golden color For perfect triangles let the quesadillas rest before slicing so the cheese does not ooze out

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