Friend of Julie: Acorn Squash Tortillas

This is a recipe for wraps and tortillas made from acorn squash. Anyone out there want to make this and let us know how it turned out?

Acorn Squash Tortillas

These paleo wraps work great for "mini tacos" and "sandwiches" but they would be amazing to serve as a bed for a meaty chili, or simply as a side for any of your fall soups.

What you need:

• 1 acorn white or yellow acorn squash, seeded, peeled, and diced.
• Pastured raised eggs.
• Seasonings: Chili powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg (to taste).

Tools you need:

• Cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.
• Parchment paper.
• Baking sheet.

How you make it:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut, clean, peel, and dice your acorn squash.
3. Place your squash cubes in a food processor and pulse into a consistency finer than rice is achieved. 
4.  Microwave your fine squash pieces for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened and steamy. You can steam them if you do not have (or want to use) a microwave.
5. Place your squash into your cheesecloth or kitchen towel, wrap tightly, and try to squeeze out as much water as possible. Caution: water will be hot.
6. Let your cheesecloth hang from your kitchen faucet for 10 minutes, then come back and try to squeeze out more water. The goal is to remove as much water as possible.
7. Mix 1 cup (packed) of your strained squash per 1 egg. 
8. Season lightly with chili powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Basically just a tiny shake or dusting of each. For a thinner product, use 3 cups of squash and 2 eggs.
9. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour your squash/egg mixture into 3 to 4 inch circles. Use the back of a spoon to spread them out, making sure you cannot see through them at any point.
10. Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully use a spatula to remove them from the parchment paper and flip them. Continue baking for another 5 to 8 minutes.
11. Allow your "tortilla wraps" to cool for a few minutes on a cooling rack or another baking sheet.
12. Finish off your wraps by searing them in a hot pan to add color and some criminalization.

Notes:

• You can also make these on a greased griddle, as you would make pancakes.
• For every cup of cooked squashed mixture and single egg, the recipe yields 4 medium wraps.

Source: Palo Pot