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Shanna's Papaya Quesadillas

 

1 1/2 cup Diced peeled papaya
1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbl Diced red onion
3 tbl Fresh lime juice
1 cup (4 oz) crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup Bottled roasted red bell
    .peppers, drained & chopped
1/4 cup Tub nonfat cream cheese,
    .softened
1 tsp Minced seeded jalapenos
6 x (8 inch) fat free flour
    .tortillas
    Vegetable cooking spray
    Cilantro sprigs (optional)

 Method :
Combine the first four ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Cover and chill.
Combine the goat cheese, chopped bell peppers, cream cheese, and jalapeno in a bowl, and stir well. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture over each tortilla, and fold in half.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot. Add 2 quesadillas, and cook 1 minute on each side or until browned. Remove the quesadillas from the skillet. Place on a baking sheet, and keep warm in a 200F oven. Repeat procedure with remaining quesadillas.
Cut each quesadilla in half crosswise. Arrange 2 quesadilla halves and 1/4 cup papaya mixutre on each of 6 plates. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.