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Southwest Tomatillo Duck Triangles

Made with fresh tomatillos, cilantro and jalapenos, this easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for a summer get-together and can complement bean quesadillas or fajitas.

Ingredients

1
8- 6" Flour Tortillas, cut into fourths
2
1 cup Chopped Tomatillos
3
1 cup Chopped Plum Tomatoes
4
4 Jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped
5
4 Tbsp. Minced Cilantro
6
2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
7
2 cloves Garlic, minced
8
1/2 tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce
9
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
10
16 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
11
4 cups Maple Leaf Farms Roast Half Duck Meat
12
1 cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion
13
Salt, to taste

Directions

1
See package for preparing Maple Leaf Farms Roast Half Duck. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and shred. Set meat aside.
2
Heat oven to 375°F. Place tortilla quarters on cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3
In small bowl, combine tomatillos, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, pepper sauce, cumin, cheese and salt. Mix well.
4
For each appetizer, spread some of the tomatillo mixture on each tortilla quarter. Top with duck meat and onion slices. Bake 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.