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Jan-Feb 2005
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Serves 12
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| 1 | oz. canola oil | ||||||
| 1/3 | c. red bell pepper, seeded and small dice | ||||||
| 1/3 | c. green bell pepper, seeded and small dice | ||||||
| 2 | T. cilantro, chopped | ||||||
| 2 | T. red onion, small dice | ||||||
| 1 | T. jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced | ||||||
| 6 | oz. cooked turkey, small dice | ||||||
| 6 | 6-in. flour tortillas | ||||||
| 6 | oz. cream cheese, softened | ||||||
| 6 | slices Jalapeño Jack cheese | ||||||
| Butter as needed | |||||||
| Fruit chutney | |||||||
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add bell peppers, cilantro, onion and jalapeño. Sweat vegetables for a few minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Add turkey to the pepper/onion mixture.
Spread tortillas with cream cheese. Place one slice Jack cheese onto each tortilla. Evenly distribute the turkey/onion mixture among the tortillas. Fold the tortillas in half, pressing down gently to adhere ingredients.
In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place quesadilla in pan and cook on each side until golden. Cut each quesadilla in half, forming wedges. Garnish with chutney, lime wedges and cilantro.
RETURN TO TOP
Courtesy National Turkey Federation (www.eatturkey.org)
The Fruit Chutney:
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| 1/2 | c. mango, peeled and small dice | ||||||
| 1/2 | c. pineapple, peeled and small dice | ||||||
| 2 | oz. dark raisins | ||||||
| 2 | t. fresh ginger root, peeled and minced | ||||||
| 1 | t. garlic, minced | ||||||
| 4 | oz. brown sugar | ||||||
| 1/2 | med. jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced | ||||||
| 2 | oz. onion, small dice | ||||||
| 4 | oz. cider vinegar | ||||||
| 1 | t. salt | ||||||
| 2 | limes, cut into wedges | ||||||
| Cilantro leaves as needed | |||||||
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, uncovered, simmer about 45 minutes until mixture becomes thick. Cool chutney before serving.
—Source: National Turkey Federation; recipe developed by Chef Steve Felenzack of the Hyatt Regency, Miami, Fla.
