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Chilli cheese chicken quesadilla

<p>Why not spice up tonight’s dinner with these delicious chilli cheese chicken quesadillas?</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>3 diced tomatoes</li> <li>1 sliced shallot</li> <li>1 diced avocado</li> <li>2 teaspoons of lime juice</li> <li>¼ fresh, chopped coriander</li> <li>1 ⅓ cup of grated tasty cheese</li> <li>8 flour tortillas</li> <li>1 chopped red chilli, fresh</li> <li>½ BBQ chicken, shredded</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Mix shallot, avocado, coriander, tomatoes, half of the olive oil, and lime juice in a bowl to create a salsa. Add salt and pepper to taste.</p> <p>2. Place half the cheese atop four tortillas. Add chicken and chilli and top with remaining cheese. Use the remaining tortillas to close.</p> <p>3. In a non-stick frying pan the size of the tortillas or larger, heat half a teaspoon of olive oil on medium heat. Add tortilla combination, cook until golden, flip and repeat. Do so with all remaining olive oil and tortillas.</p> <p>4. Divide quesadillas into four quarters each and serve with prepared salsa. You can also use sour cream or Greek yogurt as an additional dip.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><strong> <a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/tuna-jacket-potatoes/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuna, corn and capsicum jacket potatoes</span></a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/turkey-burgers/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Turkey burgers</span></a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/stuffed-capsicums/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Baked stuffed capsicums</span></a></strong></em></p>

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Apple and chicken quesadilla

<p>These apple and chicken quesadillas are a tasty variation on the classic Mexican dish that provide the perfect snack or light lunch in the warmer months.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Makes:</span> </strong>12 triangles</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>4 tortillas</li> <li>1 cup cooked, shredded or chopped, chicken meat</li> <li>¼ lb cheddar cheese, sliced or grated</li> <li>1 apple, sliced</li> <li>1/4 cup salsa</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To begin, heat a large pan on a medium high heat.</li> <li>Place a tortilla in the skilled and flip with spatula a couple of times, letting it sit in the pan heating up until air pockets start to form and the tortilla puffs up.</li> <li>Place cheese on half of the tortilla, a couple of centimetres from the edge.</li> <li>Add chicken pieces on top of the cheese then fold tortilla like an omelette.</li> <li>Press down on folded tortilla with spatula and lower the heat to medium.</li> <li>When cheese has melted, remove to cutting board.</li> <li>Open the tortilla wide (careful about the heat) and layer on apple and salsa.</li> <li>Fold tortilla back and cut into triangles.</li> <li>Repeat process with remaining ingredients and tortillas.</li> </ol> <p>Do you like quesadillas? What’s your favourite filling for these classic snacks? Would you make any suggestions? Share your thoughts in the comments section.</p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </em>The Way Mum Made It<em>, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/09/teriyaki-chicken-with-miso-slaw/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Teriyaki chicken with miso slaw</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/09/chicken-thyme-and-lemon-meatballs/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Chicken, thyme and lemon meatballs with celeriac “risotto”</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/easy-chickpea-masala-curry/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Easy chickpea masala curry</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Bean, corn and avocado quesadillas

<p>Mexican is one of our favourite cuisines, but it’s also often one of the unhealthiest. These quesadillas provide tons of healthy nutrients without compromising on taste.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>8 flour tortillas</li> <li>400g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained</li> <li>1 cup corn kernels, drained</li> <li>1 avocado, finely chopped</li> <li>1 cup reduced fat grated cheese</li> <li>2 large tomatoes, diced</li> <li>Ground pepper, to taste</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method</span>:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Sprinkle a tortilla with a quarter of the beans, corn, avocado and cheese. Season with pepper and cover with a second tortilla.</li> <li>Repeat three times until all ingredients are used.</li> <li>Spray a large frying pan with oil and place on a medium-high heat.</li> <li>Add one quesadilla and cook for two minutes until golden. Flip and cook the opposite side until golden. Set aside.</li> <li>Repeat with remaining quesadillas.</li> <li>Cut each quesadilla into four pieces and serve with diced tomato on top.</li> </ol> <p>What’s your favourite Mexican dish? Tell us about it in the comments below.</p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/sweet-potato-mushroom-goji-berry-and-chilli-soup/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sweet potato, mushroom, goji berry and chilli soup</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/mexican-bean-soup/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Mexican bean soup</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/01/chicken-fajitas/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Chicken Fajitas</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Quesadilla with beans and cheese

<p>Bring the taste of Mexico to mealtime with this quick and easy snack that is sure to tantalise the tastebuds.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves</span>:</strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8 flour tortillas</li> <li>1 can black beans, drained</li> <li>1 cup grated tasty cheese</li> <li>½ lime, juiced</li> <li>2 red onions, finely chopped</li> <li>2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped</li> <li>1 can corn kernels</li> <li>¼ cup taco sauce</li> <li>Salt and pepper</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method</span>:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Roughly mash black beans in a bowl. Stir through corn kernels, red onions, taco sauce and season with salt and pepper.</li> <li>To make quesadillas, spread bean mixture evenly among four tortillas. Add cheese. Place another tortilla over the top.</li> <li>Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Place one quesadilla in pan and cook for four to five minutes. Turn over and cook the other side for four to five minutes or until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining quesadilla. Serve with salsa and guacamole.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2014/12/meat-pie/">Meat pie</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/07/tuna-cannelloni/">Tuna, spinach and ricotta cannelloni</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/02/parmesan-chicken-nuggets/">Parmesan-crusted baked chicken nuggets</a></strong></span></em></p>

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