Pear Quesadillas

15 min · Serves 4

From USDA MyPlate Kitchen. USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Steps written by Kubbord

What goes in

• 2wheat tortillas
• ½ cupshredded pepper jack cheese
• ½ cupshredded mozzarella cheese
• 14.8 mldried basil
• 29.6 mlchopped onion
• 1canned pear, halved
• 9.9 mlolive oil

How to cook it

1. Slice the 2 canned pear halves into thin slices.
2. Lay the 2 wheat tortillas flat on a work surface, then evenly scatter the ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, and 1 tablespoon dried basil over one half of each tortilla.
3. Arrange the pear slices evenly over the cheese mixture, then fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon.
4. Brush both outer sides of the folded tortillas with the 2 teaspoons olive oil.
5. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a folded tortilla, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is crisp and golden brown.
6. Flip the tortilla and cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted completely, then repeat the process with the remaining tortilla.
7. Cut each quesadilla into four pieces and serve immediately.

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