Mexican Style Pumpkin and Spinach Quesadillas Recipe

Step 1: To begin with the Pumpkin and Spinach Quesadillas,In a medium pot, add water and bring it to boil over high flame

Step 2: Once the water starts boiling, add cubed pumpkin, salt and paprika powderCook with lid covered until the pumpkin pieces become soft

Step 3: When you gently press them with the back of your ladle, it should get mashed

Step 4: Once the pumpkin becomes tender, drain the excess water and allow it to cool

Step 5: Gently mash the cooked pumpkin with a ladle

Step 6: Alternatively, you can grind them in a blender into a smooth puree

Step 7: In a nonstick pan, heat oil over medium flame

Step 8: Once the oil is hot, add washed spinach leaves and cook until the leaves become wilted

Step 9: Season it with the remaining salt and pepper

Step 10: The water in the spinach should be completely absorbed

Step 11: Once the spinach is cooked, switch off the flame

Step 12: Let’s stuff the tortillas with pumpkin and spinach mixture

Step 13: Take a tortilla

Step 14: Spread pumpkin paste over the tortilla

Step 15: Arrange spinach on top of the puree

Step 16: Top up with the shredded cheese

Step 17: Cover the filling with another tortilla

Step 18: Meantime, heat a tawa over medium flame

Step 19: Once the tawa is hot, gently slide in the filled tortillas into it

Step 20: Cook until the bottom layer turns light brownish

Step 21: Flip on the other side and cook until it becomes brownish

Step 22: Once done, remove the quesadillas from the flame and divide them into equal pieces

Step 23: Serve Pumpkin Spinach cheese quesadillas with Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde Recipe  or Homemade Guacamole Recipe for breakfast or dinner