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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Mediterranean Quesadillas with Antipasto Relish
Ingredients:
Antipasto Relish
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup pepperoncini
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp Basil Oil or olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
Quesadillas
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
4 6 in. flour tortillas
Directions:
For antipasto relish, chop red peppers and olives using Food Chopper. Thinly slice pepperoncini and chop all basil using Utility Knife; set aside 1 tbsp for quesadillas. Combine red peppers, olives and pepperoncini in Small Batter Bowl. Add basil, oil and pressed garlic; mix well and set aside.
For quesadillas, shred chicken. Combine chicken, cheese and remaining basil in Classic Batter Bowl. Divide chicken misture among tortillas; fold tortillas in half.
To finish quesadillas, lightly brush Double Burner Griddle with oil. Heat griddle over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until hot. Cook quesadillas 2-3 minutes on each side or until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
To serve, spoon 1 tbsp of the antipasto relish into each quesadilla. serve with additional relish, if desired.
Source: 29 Minutes to Dinner by The Pampered Chef Vol. 1
Notes: I used canned chicken since I didn't have any left over chicken from last nights dinner. It was very tasty. The antipasto is such a nice change from the traditional "Tex-Mex" quesadilla. The left over relish is a perfect addition to tomorrows sandwich :)
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