Monday, October 5, 2009

Something new to do with pumpkin

I got the inspiration for this at my friends Anne & Mike's wedding, where amongst the appetizers were pumpkin quesadillas.  This experiment was successful!  They're very easy and very delicious. 

Pumpkin tostadas 
-4 corn tortillas
-1 turkey breast, roasted, cooled and shredded
-6 oz. queso fresco (Mexican white cheese), shredded
-1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin 
-2 chipotle peppers, chopped and seeded OR chipotle Tabasco sauce to taste
-Fresh cilantro to garnish 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.  Place tortillas on a baking sheet.  Spread each with about 1 tbsp. pumpkin.  Top with turkey breast, chipotle pieces (if using) and cheese.  Bake until edges are deep golden brown and cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes.  Top with cilantro and serve. If using Tabasco sauce, add a few dashes to each before serving.

Serves two.

1 comment:

  1. I made pumpkin enchiladas a few days after Anne and Galdo's wedding. Who knew pumpkin was so good in Mexican food?? :-D

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