Turkey Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Turkey Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups julienned zucchini; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 flour tortillas (8 inches); 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped red onion
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups julienned zucchini
1 cup salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

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In a
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, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add zucchini, salsa, corn, red pepper and chilies. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in seasonings.
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For each quesadilla, place one tortilla in an ungreased nonstick skillet. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with 1/2 cup filling, then sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheese. Cover with another tortilla. Cook over medium heat, carefully turning once, until lightly browned on both sides and cheese begins to melt. Cut into eight wedges.

1306

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground turkey, 1 cup chopped red onion, 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 cups julienned zucchini, and more.

Yes, Turkey Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey Quesadillas

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