Spicy Turkey Quesadillas (OAMC)
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Directions
1 lbs ground turkey 1 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced green pepper1/2 cup diced red pepper4 tsp minced garlic1 tsp ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed8 (10 inch) flour tortillas8 oz pkgs Monterey Jack cheese - grated
In a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook turkey with onion and garlic until browned, drain off any drippings and remove to large bowl. Stir peppers, cumin, oregano, jalapeno and cilantro into turkey mixture.
Cut tortillas into quarters. Clean out skillet by wiping with paper towel and heat over medium-high heat. Place one quarter sized tortilla in skillet, sprinkle cheese on the tortilla (Note: the cheese acts like a glue so spread out to the corners of the tortilla), then evenly spread turkey mixture, then sprinkle another layer of cheese, and top with quarter sized tortilla.
Cook on one side until nicely browned (about 2-3 minutes), pressing down occasionally on top tortilla. Flip and brown on other side.
To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer safe container placing wax paper between each quesadilla
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PJLITTLEFR63.
Cut tortillas into quarters. Clean out skillet by wiping with paper towel and heat over medium-high heat. Place one quarter sized tortilla in skillet, sprinkle cheese on the tortilla (Note: the cheese acts like a glue so spread out to the corners of the tortilla), then evenly spread turkey mixture, then sprinkle another layer of cheese, and top with quarter sized tortilla.
Cook on one side until nicely browned (about 2-3 minutes), pressing down occasionally on top tortilla. Flip and brown on other side.
To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer safe container placing wax paper between each quesadilla
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PJLITTLEFR63.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 408.0
- Total Fat: 15.4 g
- Cholesterol: 52.6 mg
- Sodium: 702.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 45.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 22.0 g
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