Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa
Description
A savory snack size quesadilla with hint of sweet pear, and a spicy pear salsa.
Ingredients
Pear Salsa
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3/4 large firm but ripe pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons minced red onion
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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2 teaspoons lime juice
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1 very small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Quesadilla
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1/3 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted
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2 (7-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
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1/4 of a large firm but ripe pear, cut into 8 very thin slices
PREPARATION
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Place all salsa ingredients in a small bowl; stir and set aside.
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Place 1/4 cup cheese, half the walnuts and 4 pear slices on one side of each tortilla; fold over to enclose.
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Place in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned and crisp.
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Serve warm with salsa. Recipe may be doubled.
Recipe Tips
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Like a bit of spice? Toss walnuts in 1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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Like it mild? Replace the jalapeño pepper in the salsa with Anaheim or green bell pepper.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 210 cal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.919 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.722 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Total Sugars: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 120 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 210 mg