Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 606kcal 30%
Fat 27g 41%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Carbohydrates 53g 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Protein 35g 70%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 900mg 37%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadillas

Name: Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork); 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 tortillas; 1/2 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned); 1/2 cup diced red capsicum (bell pepper); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley or coriander , finely chopped (optional garnish); Caramelized Onions:; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 2 brown onions , halved and finely sliced; 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; Black pepper

Prep 10m

Cook 20m

Total 30m

This Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadilla recipe combines tender shredded pork, melted mozzarella cheese, sweet corn, and caramelized onions between two tortillas for a delicious and satisfying meal. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes this a must-try dish for any Mexican food lover.

Notes

1. The Pork Carnitas used in this recipe are flavoured. If you are using unflavoured cooked protein as a substitute (eg. poached chicken), toss the chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and onion or garlic powder if you have it.

2. If using frozen corn, allow to defrost slightly to ensure they cook through.

3. Nutrition per serving.

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Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadillas

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