Cilantro Pesto Quesadillas w/ Mango Corn Salsa

November 2, 2008.   4 Comments.   Categories Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian.  

Cilantro Pesto Quesadillas w/Mango Corn Salsa

2 Cups loosely packed cilantro

1 Cup loosely packed parsley

3/4 Cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup lime juice

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded

1 garlic clove

3/4 cup olive oil

Salt & pepper

Large flour tortillas

These quantities make about 2 cups, each quesadilla uses about 1/8 cup

Spread 1/8 cup pesto on tortilla, sprinkle with 2 oz. cheese, top with second tortilla and grill both sides

Mango – Corn Salsa

2 parts Mango, diced

2 parts Avocado, diced

2 parts unsalted corn kernals

1/4 part roasted, marinated red peppers chopped into strips 1″ x 1/8″

1/2 part chopped fresh cilantro

Fresh lime juice to taste