Spiced Lamb Quesadillas
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients:
450g/1lb lean lamb mince
5ml/1tsp ground coriander
5ml/1tsp ground cumin
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
50g/2oz baby spinach leaves
30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
8 flour tortillas
100g/4oz feta cheese, crumbled or 1 x 125g tub buffalo mozzarella cheese or similar, drained and torn
30ml/2tbsp olive oil
For the Apple and Mint Salsa:
1-2 large green apples, cored and diced
Large handful freshly chopped mint
15ml/1tbsp mild olive or groundnut oil
15ml/1tbsp lime or lemon juice
5-10ml/1-2tsp runny honey
Ingredients:
Preheat the oven to Gas mark 7, 220°C,425°F.
Heat a large shallow, non-stick frying pan and dry fry the mince with the spices and seasoning for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the spinach and parsley.
Place 4 tortillas on a chopping board and spread evenly with the cheese then the lamb mixture. Sandwich together with the remaining tortillas, transfer to a non-stick baking sheet and brush with the oil.
Cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and the lamb is cooked through.
Meanwhile prepare the salsa; in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
Slice each quesadilla in half and serve immediately with the apple and mint salsa and a green salad.
This page was created on: 18/05/2009
Last modified: 18/05/2009
