Turkey Leftover Quesadillas

“This is a great and tasty one especially if you’re looking for that extra protein”

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Flour tortillas ( 9-inches wide)
• 1 cup, shredded or chopped turkey meat
• ½ pound cheddar, mozzarella cheese grated
• ¼ cup finely diced white onions and green peppers mixed
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 2 tablespoons sliced jalapenos aged and marinated in vinegar (most canned jalapeno versions can be used)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic crushed and finely diced
• 3 tablespoons canola oil

Preparation

• Heat a large skillet on medium high heat
• Add 1 ½ tablespoons oil to coat pan surface
• Place one tortilla onto the pan and half of the cheese on the tortilla surface
• Then add half of the chicken, half of the diced onions and peppers and ½ of the garlic on top of the cheese and allow to cook for at least three minutes
• Next gently fold one half over the other half and gently press down to seal the cheeses
• Cook for two minutes more then turn over careful not to drop any of the insides out
• Cook until the cheese has melted which should be around 3 minute more then remove from heat and set on cutting board for cutting into triangles.

Serve with Mexican salsa,guacamole and cream.

RECIPE BY CHEF ED- RESIDENT CHEF