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Turkey Quesadillas

Name: Turkey Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 quesadillas (8 wedges each).
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
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 chiles; 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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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 quesadillas (8 wedges each)

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023

Loaded with garden-fresh vegetables, this Mexican specialty is sure to be popular with the whole family. Plus, it's a snap to prepare on a busy weeknight.

Turkey Quesadillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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 chiles
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

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add zucchini, salsa, corn, red pepper and chiles. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in seasonings.

For each quesadilla, place 1 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 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 179 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.