Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas
A fun and healthy Halloween-themed snack! These Jack-O-Lantern quesadillas are perfect for kids and adults alike. #HalloweenEats #HealthyQuesadillas #PumpkinRecipes #KidFriendlyHalloween
Equipment
- Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
- Skillet or Griddle
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 4 burrito-sized whole wheat or spelt flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree 100% pure, not pie filling
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut 8 pumpkin shapes from the tortillas.
- With a sharp knife, cut Jack-O-Lantern faces into 4 of the pumpkin-shaped tortillas.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Place the 4 plain pumpkin tortillas (without faces) on the hot surface. Spread a little less than 1 tsp of pumpkin puree on each, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Top each with a face-cut pumpkin tortilla, pressing gently. Cook for 5 minutes until cheese melts, then flip and cook 2–3 more minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 105, Total Carbs: 11.9g, Net Carbs: 9.9g, Fats: 4.9g, Protein: 4.8g.
