Description
Ground Turkey Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Packed with seasoned ground turkey, melty cheese, and vibrant vegetables like bell peppers and black beans, these quesadillas are both flavorful and nutritious. They can be made quickly, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Plus, they’re highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients or adjust the spices to suit your taste buds. Whether served as a hearty meal or a delightful snack, Ground Turkey Quesadillas are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (94% lean)
- 10 medium-sized flour tortillas
- 2 ½ cups Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- ½ cup canned black beans
- ½ cup canned corn
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 batch turkey seasoning or 1 pack of taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey, diced bell pepper, and onion; cook until turkey is browned and excess moisture evaporates.
- Stir in black beans, corn, seasoning mix, tomato paste, and water; cook until heated through.
- Brush one side of each tortilla with oil; flip and layer cheese on half of each tortilla followed by the turkey mixture and more cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half and cook in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Cut into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg