Spiced lamb quesadillas
If you're looking for a tasty alternative for a BBQ, then try these spiced lamb quesadillas, they're delicious and really easy to make
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Serves: 4
What you need:
- 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
What you do:
- 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 can be found at: http://secretsauce.co.uk/meat-poultry/lamb-recipes/spiced-lamb-quesadillas/
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