Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa

By California Walnuts
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1/2 quesadilla, 1/4 cup salsa
Meal
Snack

DESCRIPTION

A savory snack size quesadilla with hint of sweet pear, and a spicy pear salsa.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
210
Total Fat
10
Saturated Fat
2.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.919
Monounsaturated Fat
1.722
Cholesterol
10
Sodium
190
Dietary Fiber
4
Total Sugars
7
Protein
8
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
120
Iron
1
Potassium
210

Ingredients

Pear Salsa

  • 3/4 large firm but ripe pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 very small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

Quesadilla

  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted
  • 2 (7-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
  • 1/4 of a large firm but ripe pear, cut into 8 very thin slices

Preparation

  1. Place all salsa ingredients in a small bowl; stir and set aside.
  2. Place 1/4 cup cheese, half the walnuts and 4 pear slices on one side of each tortilla; fold over to enclose.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve warm with salsa. Recipe may be doubled.

Recipe Tips

  1. Like a bit of spice? Toss walnuts in 1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  2. Like it mild? Replace the jalapeño pepper in the salsa with Anaheim or green bell pepper.