Ground Turkey Quesadilla with Mustard Crema
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
756 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ground Turkey Quesadilla with Mustard Crema
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If you’re looking for a quesadilla that’s a bit on the lighter side, a lean Ground Turkey Quesadilla is a fantastic option, especially when you pair it with a simple Mustard Crema.
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Ingredients
Ground Turkey Quesadilla
- 1 pound ground turkey (I used 97% lean, 7% fat ground turkey)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or bacon grease
- 1 heaping teaspoon ground sage
- ¼ teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika (or regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I grate my own)
- cooking spray
Mustard Crema
- ⅓ cup crema
- 2 tablespoons country Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
- Salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Quesadilla
- Melt bacon grease (or heat olive oil) in a large pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and using a spoon to break the turkey into smaller pieces.
- Add the minced garlic, ground sage, hot Hungarian paprika, and onion powder. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the turkey is cooked through.
- Remove pan from heat. Taste and add a few dashes of salt and pepper until you’re satisfied with the seasoning.
- Lay a tortilla on a cutting board and sprinkle half with ½ cup shredded cheese. Top with a quarter of the cooked ground turkey. Finish by sprinkling with another ½cup shredded cheese.
- Fold the naked half of the tortilla over the top of the side with fillings. Repeat the step above with the remaining quesadillas.
- Heat a large pan or griddle to medium heat. When warmed up, spritz the surface with cooking spray.
- Add quesadillas and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until crisp and toasty looking (you may need to cook one at a time, depending on the size of your cooking surface).
- Remove from heat and cut into four slices. Serve with Mustard Crema.
Mustard Crema
- Add crema, mustard, onion powder, and ground mustard to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Taste and add salt and black pepper as you see fit.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
756kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1182mg
(49%)
Potassium
489mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1331IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
892mg
(89%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1182mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1331IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 892mg | 89% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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