Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa
Persons
4
Serving Size
1/2 quesadilla, 1/4 cup of salsa
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Pear Salsa
- 3/4 of Large, Firm (But Ripe) Pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp. Minced Red Onion
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp. Lime Juice
- 1 Small Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and minced
Quesadilla
- 1/2 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1/3 Cup Chopped California Walnuts, toasted
- 2 (7-inch) Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 of Large, (but firm), Ripe Pear, cut into 8 very thin slices
Instructions
- Place all salsa ingredients in a small bowl; stir and set aside.
- Place 1/4 cup cheese, half the walnuts and 4 pear slices on one side of each tortilla; fold over to enclose.
- 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.
- Serve warm with salsa. Recipe may be doubled.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Like a bit of spice? Toss walnuts in 1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Like it mild? Replace the jalapeño pepper in the salsa with Anaheim or green bell pepper.
Recipe shared with permission from CA Walnuts
A savory snack size quesadilla with hint of sweet pear, and a spicy pear salsa.
