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tags:
  - mexican
  - the-gracias-madre-cookbook
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# :flatbread: Calabaza & Onion Quesadillas

![Calabaza and Onion Quesadillas][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 | 2 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :flatbread: 8 [corn tortilla][5]
- :jack_o_lantern: 2 cups [pumpkin filling][3]
- :cheese_wedge: 0.75 cup [cashew nacho cheese][6]
- :jack_o_lantern: some [pumpkin seed salsa][4]
- :rice: 1 cup [cashew crema][2]
- :chestnut: 0.25 cup [toasted pumpkin seeds][7]
- :leafy_green: 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 medium saute pan

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.

### Step 2

Fill each [corn tortilla][5] with about 1/4 cup of the [pumpkin filling][3] and a few Tbsp of the
[cashew nacho cheese][6]. Folder the tortilla over and crisp the quesadilla in a pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side.

### Step 3

Serve the quesadillas with the [pumpkin seed salsa][4] and [cashew crema][2]. Garnish with the
[toasted pumpkin seeds][7] and chopped fresh cilantro.

## :link: Source

- The Gracias Madre Cookbook

[1]: <../assets/images/calabaza-and-onion-quesadillas.jpg>
[2]: <../sauces-and-dressings/cashew-crema.md>
[3]: <../ingredients/pumpkin-filling.md>
[4]: <../sauces-and-dressings/pumpkin-seed-salsa.md>
[5]: <../sides/corn-tortillas.md>
[6]: <../sauces-and-dressings/cashew-nacho-cheese.md>
[7]: <../ingredients/toasted-nuts.md>