Turkey & Balsamic Onion Quesadillas

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Not your traditional quesadilla, these feature deli turkey and Cheddar cheese, along with onions quickly marinated in balsamic vinegar. Serve with sauteed vegetables or a tossed salad for a quick meal.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • 4 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 8 slices deli turkey, preferably smoked (8 ounces)

Directions

  1. Combine onion and vinegar in a bowl; let marinate for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the vinegar for another use, such as salad dressing.

  2. Warm 2 tortillas in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 45 seconds, then flip. Pull the tortillas up the edges of the pan so they are no longer overlapping. Working on one half of each tortilla, sprinkle one-fourth of the cheese, cover with 2 slices of turkey and top with one-fourth of the onion. Fold the tortillas in half, flatten gently with a spatula and cook until the cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Make 2 more quesadillas with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
12g Fat
33g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 21g 43%
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Vitamin A 304IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 3mcg 1%
Sodium 948mg 41%
Calcium 306mg 24%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 101mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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