Caramelized Pineapple Quesadillas. [with Spicy Strawberry Salsa!]

August 1, 2012

Caramelized Pineapple Quesadillas serves 2 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks, cut into squares 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 vidalia onion, diced 1 small poblano pepper, seeded and diced 1 boneless, skinless grilled chicken breast, shredded 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, freshly grated 1/2 cup freshly torn cilantro Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Add pineapple and toss with salt and cinnamon, cooking until caramelized and golden, flipping occasionally – about 6-8 minutes. Remove pineapple and place in a bowl, then add another 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil, tossing in onions and peppers with a pinch of salt. Stir and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes, then remove from the skillet and place in the bowl with the pineapple. Reduce the heat in the skillet to low, add another 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Place a tortilla down, then cover in a sprinkling of cheese (make sure you leave enough for the second quesadilla), chicken, the pineapple, onions and peppers, and cilantro, then add another sprinkle of cheese. Cook until tortilla is golden, then gently flip, keeping the ingredients inside, and cook until other side is golden. […]