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Pork and Rice Quesadillas with Orange Salsa (Robin Miller)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 16 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
cooking spray
1 cup instant rice, cooked according to package directions
2 cups diced roasted pork loin
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup chopped arugula leaves
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
6 burrito-size flour tortillas, regular or flavored
1 recipe orange salsa, recipe follows
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped scallions
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Coat a stove-top griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat.
2. In a large bowl, combine rice, pork, beans, arugula, cheese, and tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
3. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top 1 side of the tortillas with pork mixture. Fold the other side over to cover filling. Transfer quesadillas to hot pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese melts. Serve with orange salsa.
4. Orange Salsa:
5. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine.
6. Yield: 4 servings
By RecipeOfHealth.com