Turkey & Balsamic Onion Quesadillas

Name: Turkey & Balsamic Onion Quesadillas
Total time: 20 min
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)

11 Ratings
11 Reviews

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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20 mins

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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

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

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Step 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; protein 21.4g; carbohydrates 33.4g; dietary fiber 2.2g; sugars 7.6g; fat 12.1g; saturated fat 5.6g; cholesterol 50.6mg; vitamin a iu 304IU; vitamin c 1.1mg; folate 2.7mcg; calcium 305.8mg; iron 1.5mg; magnesium 1.4mg; potassium 101mg; sodium 948.1mg.

Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat

11 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Kim

07/02/2018

I used Marie’s blueberry balsamic dressing and less onion. This recipe was quick, easy & delicious.

obxmaureen

07/26/2017

I heard processed animal products cause cancer and that dairy is not good for you. Also, where are the vegetables in this recipe other than a few onions? This months member focus newsletter where i found this recipe said we should be eating more fruits and vegetables and then features this recipe? That doesnt make sense! Please feature more recipes that feature fresh fruits and vegetables.

kbcolorado

05/21/2015

LOVE THIS RECIPE!This recipe was so easy and so fast! I loved it! I rarely make anything twice, but this one I've made a few times in the last couple of months.Pros: QuickCons: None!

EatingWell Member

05/21/2015

LOVE THIS RECIPE! This recipe was so easy and so fast! I loved it! I rarely make anything twice, but this one I've made a few times in the last couple of months. Pros: Quick Cons: None!

ercassidy

04/05/2012

Good with chicken tooWe really liked these. I didn't have flour tortillas, so I used corn - 2 for each quesadilla. Put a tiny bit of canola oil on a griddle and heated them on both sides and then loaded one side up and covered with another one. I flipped them after a few minutes. I didn't have turkey either! But shredded chicken worked just fine. Next time I'll put a little salsa on too.Pros: quick, tasty

EatingWell Member

04/05/2012

Good with chicken too We really liked these. I didn't have flour tortillas, so I used corn - 2 for each quesadilla. Put a tiny bit of canola oil on a griddle and heated them on both sides and then loaded one side up and covered with another one. I flipped them after a few minutes. I didn't have turkey either! But shredded chicken worked just fine. Next time I'll put a little salsa on too. Pros: quick, tasty

jn405

05/11/2011

Deli Style Turkey?I am looking for what is Deli Turkey. Can you tell me where to find?

EatingWell Member

05/11/2011

Deli Style Turkey? I am looking for what is Deli Turkey. Can you tell me where to find?

Jenni77

03/05/2011

Good I sauteed the onions in the vinegar and then also drizzled extra vinegar on the turkey slices while they were cooking. Nothing amazing, but definitely good. For how quick and low calorie these are I'll be making them again.

tplus

03/22/2010

Great meal, so quick and easy! Try it with sauteed onions if you don't like raw/crunchy onions.

EatingWell User

01/02/2010

This is super easy and very satisfying as lunch/dinner when you're in a hurry. I really like balsamic so I don't drain all of it from the onions and add some to the quesadillas for more flavor.

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Recipe Summary

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