TURKEY QUESADILLAS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 quesadillas (8 wedges each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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 chilies. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in seasonings., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Adem Pozhari
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil.


Chizaram Okoro
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these quesadillas were surprisingly good. The cheese and salsa really helped to balance out the flavor of the turkey.


Leareonna Henderson
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These quesadillas were a great way to use up leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Junell Foster
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with some more spices or salsa.


Ratul Sksh
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I had to make a few substitutions, but these quesadillas still turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and cheddar cheese instead of mozzarella. I also added some black beans and corn.


Kagoya Hanisha
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These quesadillas were a great way to use up leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Darrian Chingono
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I made these quesadillas for my kids and they loved them! They were easy to make and they were a big hit.


Innocent jatt
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These quesadillas were perfect! The turkey was tender and juicy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the tortillas were crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Mubashir Fiaz jutt1005
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil.


Ali Sheikh
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I love that these quesadillas can be made with leftover turkey. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


Mdbodrudoza Islam
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These quesadillas were a great way to use up leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Meer Mengal
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I had to make a few substitutions, but these quesadillas still turned out great! I used ground chicken instead of turkey and cheddar cheese instead of mozzarella. I also added some black beans and corn.


RTXx x
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with some more spices or salsa.


Josh Sprit
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these quesadillas were surprisingly good. The cheese and salsa really helped to balance out the flavor of the turkey.


Yogesh Yogesh
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These were great! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Shipon Md
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. Will definitely make these again.


Naseem Akhtar
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The turkey and cheese were perfectly melted and the tortillas were crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


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