PORK AND RICE QUESADILLAS WITH ORANGE SALSA

Pork and Rice Quesadillas with Orange Salsa image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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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

Steps:

Coat a stove-top griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat.
In a large bowl, combine rice, pork, beans, arugula, cheese, and tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
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.
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine.
Yield: 4 servings