Asparagus & Chicken Quesadillas W/ Sweet Rum Dip
- 34 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 canned peach, use two halves
- 1 dash fresh nutmeg, grated
- 1 dash lime juice (if too sweet)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 12 lb fresh asparagus, shaved into thin strips
- salt
- pepper
- 8 (8 inch) crepes, store-bought
- 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or 1 large wedge brie cheese preferably)
- 34 lb chicken breast, filet cooked and thinly sliced
- FOR THE SWEET RUM DIPPING SAUCE:.
- Place all ingredients in a small food processing bowl.
- Pulse until peaches are still somewhat chunky.
- Grate some nutmeg over and stir to combine.
- Set aside.
- FOR THE CREPES:.
- Place the garlic and the olive oil in a small skillet, saute for 2 minutes.
- Don't let it burn!
- Add the shaved asparagus and saute for 2-3 minutes, until it turns bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- In an 8 inch skillet, heat the crepes.
- Stack on a piece of parchment paper until all are heated through.
- Place a couple of spoonfuls of the asparagus on the bottom half of a crepe.
- Place sliced brie over the asparagus, or if using mozzarella, sprinkle it over the asparagus.
- Then top with thinly sliced chicken.
- Fold the empty half over the filling.
- Then fold it in half again so it ends up being a quarter circle.
- Lightly grease the skillet and heat over a medium flame.
- When hot, cook each crepe until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve with a side of the Sweet Rum Dipping Sauce.
- Serving size is 1 as an appetizer, or two as a main course.
sweet chili sauce, dark rum, fresh ginger, peach, fresh nutmeg, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, fresh asparagus, salt, pepper, crepes, cheese, chicken
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-chicken-quot-quesadillas-quot-w-sweet-rum-dip-501159 (may not work)