Turkey Quesadillas

Name: Turkey Quesadillas
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 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

15 ingredients

3 steps

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 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

Directions

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In a
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, 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.
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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.