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Quick Quesadillas

Quick Quesadillas


Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Appetizer
 
Occasion: Superbowl
 
Preparation Method: Microwave
 
Product Type: Boneless Thighs
 
Dish Type: Quesadilla
 







Ingredients
12 Ounces TURKEY THIGHS, skin removed and cubed
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
8 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
2 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Cup green onions, chopped
1/4 Cup canned mild jalapeno chile, chopped
1 Cup salsa
As needed salsa for garnish
As needed lime wedges
As needed sour cream, optional
As needed guacamole, optional
 
  1. Stir-fry cubed turkey in oil until the pinkness disappears.
  2. Sprinkle 4 tortillas with turkey, cheese, onions and jalapeno. Drizzle salsa over top.
  3. Cover each tortilla with the remaining tortillas. Place on microwavable plates and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the turkey is heated through.
  4. Cut each tortilla into wedges and serve immediately with salsa, lime wedges and optional sour cream and guacamole.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by the Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board in Kitchener, Ontario and photo provided by Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency

Nutrition Facts
Calories 632  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 40%
Cholesterol 112mg
Sodium 1456mg
Total Carbohydrate 48g
Protein 42g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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