Mango and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Chili Lime Drizzle

Mango and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Chili Lime Drizzle

Original Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 4 oz crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Chili Lime Drizzle:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the chili lime drizzle. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
  4. Top with 1/4 of the mango slices, goat cheese, cilantro, and red onion.
  5. Fold the tortilla in half.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  8. Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
  9. Drizzle with the chili lime drizzle.
  10. Serve immediately.

Things to Avoid:

  • Overfilling the quesadillas: This will make them difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cooking over high heat: This will burn the tortillas before the cheese has a chance to melt.
  • Using unripe mangoes: Unripe mangoes will be sour and not as sweet.

Substitutions:

  • Flour tortillas: Can be substituted with corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas.
  • Goat cheese: Can be substituted with feta cheese or ricotta cheese.
  • Mango: Can be substituted with peaches or nectarines.
  • Cilantro: Can be substituted with parsley or basil.
  • Red onion: Can be substituted with white onion or green onion.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve with a side of sour cream or guacamole.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili lime drizzle for an extra kick.
  • Top with a fried egg for a heartier meal.

Enjoy this unique and flavorful twist on a classic quesadilla!