Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa

Name: Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 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; 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

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Author : California Walnuts

Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa

Ingredients

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3/4 large firm but ripe pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons minced red onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro2 teaspoons lime juice1 very small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/3 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted2 (7-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas1/4 of a large firm but ripe pear, cut into 8 very thin slices

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place all salsa ingredients in a small bowl; stir and set aside.

Step 2

Place 1/4 cup cheese, half the walnuts and 4 pear slices on one side of each tortilla; fold over to enclose.

Step 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.

Step 4

Serve warm with salsa. Recipe may be doubled.

Step 5

Like a bit of spice? Toss walnuts in 1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

Step 6

Like it mild? Replace the jalapeño pepper in the salsa with Anaheim or green bell pepper.