Quesadilla Cups with Nectarine Salsa
Crisp tortilla cups and creamy cheese are topped with a colorful, tangy salsa.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (125 g) Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 (6-in./15-cm) flour tortillas
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 medium firm, ripe nectarine
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- Additional finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut cheese into twenty-four 1/2-in. (1-cm) cubes using Utility Knife. Brush both sides of tortillas with oil using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Stack tortillas and cut into eight wedges using Pizza Cutter for a total of 24 wedges. Press tortillas into cups of a Mini-Muffin Pan using Mini-Tart Shaper. Place one cheese cube into each cup. Bake 5-7 minutes or until edges of tortillas begin to brown and cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, for salsa, dice nectarine and roasted pepper using Utility Knife. Finely chop serrano pepper, onion and cilantro using Food Chopper. Juice lime to measure 1 tbsp (15 mL). Combine nectarine, peppers, onion, cilantro, juice and salt in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.
- Remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack. Cool cups in pan 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove cups from pan to serving platter. Divide salsa evenly among cups. Sprinkle with additional finely chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yield:
- 24 servings of 2 cups
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tips:
Be sure to choose a firm, ripe nectarine for this recipe. They are easier to dice and will prevent the salsa from becoming watery.
If desired, 1 medium peach can be substituted for the nectarine.
Wear plastic gloves when working with serrano peppers. The juice can create a burning sensation on the skin.