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    Jefferson Adams
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    Pumpkin Quesadillas (Gluten-Free)

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    Pumpkin quesadilas with blue corn tortillas make an excellent seasonal snack.

    Pumpkin Quesadillas (Gluten-Free) - Shown here with meat and cheese, pumpkin makes a great seasonal addition to quesadillas. Photo: CC--William Neuheisel
    Caption: Shown here with meat and cheese, pumpkin makes a great seasonal addition to quesadillas. Photo: CC--William Neuheisel

    If you're looking for a seasonal twist on a familiar favorite, then these zesty pumpkin quesadillas might be just the ticket.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 16 corn tortillas
    • 4 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 large ripe avocado
    • 1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped
    • 8 ounces of salsa of choice

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    Directions:
    Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Toss until toasted. Set aside.

    In bowl, stir pumpkin and cumin; season.

    Spread very thinly over 8 corn tortillas.

    Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

    Top with remaining tortillas.

    In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil to medium.

    Cook quesadillas one at a time, turning once and adding more oil between batches, until browned, about 3 minutes.

    Cut into wedges and serve with salsa of choice, chopped cilantro, as desired, and sliced avocado.


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    Jefferson Adams is Celiac.com's senior writer and Digital Content Director. He earned his B.A. and M.F.A. at Arizona State University. His articles, essays, poems, stories and book reviews have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and websites, including North American Project, Antioch Review, Caliban, Mississippi Review, Slate, and more. He is the author of more than 2,500 articles on celiac disease. His university coursework includes studies in science, scientific methodology, biology, anatomy, physiology, medicine, logic, and advanced research. He previously devised health and medical content for Colgate, Dove, Pfizer, Sharecare, Walgreens, and more. Jefferson has spoken about celiac disease to the media, including an appearance on the KQED radio show Forum, and is the editor of numerous books, including "Cereal Killers" by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan, Ed.D.

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