TOPLESS CRISPY QUESADILLA WITH CILANTRO PESTO AND MANGO MOJO ON A BED OF GREENS

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Topless Crispy Quesadilla with Cilantro Pesto and Mango Mojo on a Bed of Greens image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon Cilantro Pesto
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch salt
4 small flour tortillas
1 (12-ounce) package queso anejo
1 head Boston lettuce, washed and roughly torn
1 head red leaf lettuce, washed and roughly torn

Steps:

  • Pesto:
  • Roughly chop the cilantro, making sure not to get too much of the stem. Place it in the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic, crushed red pepper, and coriander. With the processor running, add the oil in a slow stream. Let the processor run for about 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse to combine. Set aside.
  • Vinaigrette:
  • Pour the lime juice into the cleaned bowl of the processor. Add the Cilantro Pesto and, with the processor running, add the oil in a slow stream. Process until the vinaigrette emulsifies. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse. Set aside.
  • Mojo:
  • Place all the ingredients into the cleaned bowl of the processor and run until smooth. Set aside.
  • Assembly:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread a generous amount of pesto on each of the 4 tortillas, making sure that you spread the pesto almost to the edge of each tortilla. Shred a generous amount of the queso onto each tortilla. Spray a small saute pan with cooking spray and set it over moderately high heat for 2 minutes (you want to make sure the pan is very hot). Place 1 tortilla, cheese side up, into the pan and cook, shaking occasionally, for 1 minute. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the other 3 tortillas. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • As the quesadillas are cooking, toss the lettuces together in a large bowl with 1/2 of the vinaigrette (reserve the rest for pork loin dish). Mound the salad onto 4 plates. Remove the quesadillas from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and slice each into 4 pieces. Surround the salad with the 4 slices and drizzle with the Mango Mojo. Serve immediately.

Ridam Dahal
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I've made this quesadilla several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the crispy quesadilla, creamy filling, and flavorful sauces.


DVD Engineer
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The quesadilla was crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro pesto and mango mojo were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dipesh Shah
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this quesadilla. The mango mojo was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Miangel Quarmiley
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The quesadilla was crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro pesto and mango mojo were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ziad Khelifi
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I've made this quesadilla several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the crispy quesadilla, creamy filling, and flavorful sauces.


Chelsey Westerhouse
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The quesadilla was crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro pesto and mango mojo were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mercutio Moriarty
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this quesadilla. The mango mojo was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arieta Sumo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The quesadilla was crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro pesto and mango mojo were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Edas Aigbe
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I've made this quesadilla several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the crispy quesadilla, creamy filling, and flavorful sauces.


David Lewis
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This quesadilla was delicious! The crispy tortilla, creamy filling, and flavorful sauces were all perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal.


MINIK MINIK
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I made this quesadilla for my kids and they loved it! The quesadilla was crispy and the filling was flavorful. The cilantro pesto and mango mojo were both great. I would definitely recommend this recipe for families with kids.


Rozynah
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This quesadilla was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The cilantro pesto was a great addition, and the mango mojo added a nice sweetness. I would recommend this recipe for people who like spicy food.


Sultan Pathan
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I've made this quesadilla several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the crispy quesadilla, creamy filling, and flavorful sauces.


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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The quesadilla was crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro pesto and mango mojo were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Apurbo Odhikari
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this quesadilla. The mango mojo was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lucky Yusuf
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This quesadilla was easy to make and very delicious. I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken, which made it even easier. The cilantro pesto and mango mojo were both great. I will definitely be making this again.


Hayley Burkert
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I loved the crispy texture of the quesadilla and the creamy filling. The cilantro pesto was a great addition, and the mango mojo added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kuromi “Ax ́ ́Teaツ” Cutie
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This quesadilla was a hit at my dinner party! The cilantro pesto and mango mojo added a delicious and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this again.