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
Turkey Quesadillas
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
4 quesadillas (8 wedges each)
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.
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