Turkey Quesadillas

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PREP TIME

15 min

TOTAL TIME

15 min

Makes

24 Wedges

Turkey Quesadillas

A perfect snack, make these quesadillas ahead then cook them just before you want to eat.

Ingredients

  • 1 8oz skinless, boneless Ontario Turkey Breast , cut into thin strips
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper , freshly ground
  • 6 large whole wheat flour tortillas
  • 2 cups light Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 3/4 cup salsa , (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook Turkey, stirring for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Remove to plate.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat and cook pepper, onion and chili powder for about 3 minutes or until onions just begins to soften. Stir in Turkey, hot pepper sauce and pepper.
  • Divide Turkey mixture among half of each of the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese and fold over uncovered half, pressing to help seal.
  • Wipe out skillet and place over medium heat and place folded tortilla in pan and cook, on both sides until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut each into 4 wedges and serve with salsa, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
  • 356,
  • Protein
  • 24 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 31 g,
  • Fat
  • 18 g,
  • Fibre
  • 6 g,
  • Sodium
  • 843 mg.

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