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Jack Quesadilla with Pears

 

Recipe By :Real California Cheese .com

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 red-skinned pears -- halved, cored, finely diced

2 firm ripe figs (optional) -- finely diced

3 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups shredded California Monterey Jack cheese -- (12 oz.)

8 large fat-free flour tortillas -- (9-10 inch)

 

To make salsa, stir together pears, figs, juice, pine nuts, mint, cilantro, salt

and pepper. Chill before serving. To assemble quesadillas, place 1/3 cup grated

cheese on one half of each tortilla; fold other half over to cover cheese,

making a half-moon shape. In hot skillet or griddle (with nonstick surface),

over moderate heat, brown quesadillas 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, until

cheese melts. Remove from pan, cut each in 3 to 4 wedges; serve with salsa.

 

Source:

" California Milk Advisory Board "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 255 Calories; 15g Fat (50.7% calories

from fat); 13g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 38mg Cholesterol;

450mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2

Fruit; 2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : 8 entrees, 16 or more appetizer/dessert portions

 

NOTES : Fruit salsa adds a tasty twist to this quickly made tortilla and

California cheese appetizer. You can substitute a flavored Jack, such as onion

or jalapeno. Servings: 8 as appetizer

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 4421 2130706543 3379 0 0 0 0 0 916 0

 

 

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