Taste of Home
Turkey Quesadillas
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 quesadillas (8 wedges each).
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.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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1 cup chopped red onion
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1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups julienned zucchini
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1 cup salsa
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1 cup frozen corn
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1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
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2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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