Turkey Quesadillas Recipe
This Turkey Quesadillas recipe is totally satisfying, Guaranteed! Turkey Quesadillas comes from Mexican cuisine and it is eaten as a Main Dish. An incredible Turkey Quesadillas gets its taste from Poultry. Do let me know how you've liked my Turkey Quesadillas. Feedback keeps me mobilized and motivates me to try out novel ways.
Ingredients
6 flour tortillas, 7 inches in diameter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium-size yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and diced (3/4 cup)
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon each ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano, crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped(1 tablespoon) (optional)
1/2 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (coriander) or 2 tablespoons minced parsley mixed with 3/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 cup grated Monterey
Jack cheese (2 ounces)
1 cup Tomato Salsa (optional)
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat them in the oven for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and red pepper and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
2 Add the turkey and salt to the skillet and saute, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and, if desired, the jalapeho pepper; saute, stirring, for 1 minute or until the mixture is dry. Stir in the tomato sauce and cilantro.
3 Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Unwrap the tortillas and place them on greased baking sheets. Spread an equal amount of the turkey mixture on each one and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden.
2 Add the turkey and salt to the skillet and saute, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and, if desired, the jalapeho pepper; saute, stirring, for 1 minute or until the mixture is dry. Stir in the tomato sauce and cilantro.
3 Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Unwrap the tortillas and place them on greased baking sheets. Spread an equal amount of the turkey mixture on each one and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden.
