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Pavo Quesadilla with Fruit Chutney

Pavo Quesadilla with Fruit Chutney


Yield: 12

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation
 
Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Appetizer, Brunch, Breakfast
 
Preparation Method: Combine
 
Product Type: Cooked Turkey
 
Dish Type: Tortilla
 







Ingredients
1 Ounce canola oil
1/3 Cup red bell pepper, seeded and small dice
1/3 Cup green bell pepper, seeded and small dice
2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 Tablespoons red onion, small dice
1 Teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
6 Ounces COOKED TURKEY, small dice
6 6-inch flour tortillas
6 Ounces cream cheese, softened
6 Slices Jalapeno Jack cheese
As needed butter
Fruit Chutney
1/2 Cup mango, peeled and small dice
1/2 Cup pineapple, peeled and small dice
2 Ounces dark raisins
2 Teaspoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
1 Teaspoon garlic, minced
4 Ounces brown sugar
1/2 Medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 Ounces onion, small dice
4 Ounces cider vinegar
1 Teaspoon salt
2 Each limes, cut into wedges
As needed cilantro leaves
 
Quesadillas
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add bell peppers, cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Sweat for a few minutes. Remove from pan and cool.
  2. Add turkey to the pepper/onion mixture.
  3. Spread tortillas with cream cheese. Place one slice Jack cheese onto each tortilla.
  4. Evenly distribute the turkey/onion mixture among the tortillas.
  5. Fold the tortillas in half, pressing down gently to adhere ingredients.
 
Pico Mucho Fruit Chutney
  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Stirring occasionally, uncovered, simmer about 45 minutes until mixture becomes thick.
  3. Cool chutney prior to service.
 
Service
  1. Per order: In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place quesadilla in pan and cook on each side until golden.
  2. Cut each quesadilla in half forming wedges. Garnish with Fruit Chutney, lime wedges and cilantro.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed by Chef Steve Felenzack of the Hyatt Regency in Miami, FL

Nutrition Facts
Calories 0  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
Protein 0g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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