Eat Jamaica - Chicken Ham Quesadilla

Christmas ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while cooked chicken is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a budget-friendly option.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and are often more nutritious, while regular potatoes are generally less expensive.

Sautee onion, sweet pepper, ham and plantain in a pan. Sprinkle with cilantro, and set aside.

Squeeze half a lime onto filling.

Mix together hot pepper sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice to taste. Spread sauce onto tortilla.

Place tortilla in pan, and heat until golden brown.

Add filling to tortilla, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Fold tortilla in half, and flip to heat evenly.

When both sides are golden brown, remove from pan, slice, and serve!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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