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Sweet & Savory Peach Quesadillas

Sweet & Savory Peach Quesadillas You’ll Crave All Summer

These Sweet & Savory Peach Quesadillas balance flavors perfectly, making them an ideal summer snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 4 large tortillas flour or corn
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 2 cups peaches diced
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes adjust for heat
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add diced ripe peaches and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  2. Stir in honey, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and red-pepper flakes. Simmer for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and fold in shredded cooked chicken and half of the chopped cilantro.
  4. Take a large tortilla, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over half, add the peach-chicken mixture, and top with more cheese. Fold tortilla over to seal.
  5. In the skillet over medium heat, cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, slice into wedges, and serve warm with lime juice and red-pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Choose ripe peaches for the best flavor and avoid overcrowding the quesadilla to prevent sogginess.

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