This recipe for Turkey, Cranberry and Brie Quesadilla is a new way to enjoy your favourite Mexican snack. This is a healthier option than the regular beef or pork quesadillas you get regularly, so you won’t feel guilty over devouring them.
Filling Turkey, Cranberry and Brie Quesadilla
This turkey, cranberry and brie quesadilla is the perfect comfort food to devour on a chill weekend. Check out the easy recipe here.
Ingredients
Chive Topping Ingredients
½ cup sour cream - low-fat
½ cup chives - thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic - minced
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Quesadilla Ingredients
2 pounds ground turkey (minced turkey)- 2 cups brie cheese - rind removed
8 large flour tortillas - low-fat
1 cup cranberries - sweetened and dried- ½ cup walnuts - toasted and chopped
- ½ cup chives - thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Purée topping ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Sauté cutlets in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes per side or until the turkey is no longer raw and reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool and shred turkey by hand.
- To make quesadilla: Spread ½ cup of Brie over tortilla. Layer ½ cup of turkey, ¼ cup of cranberries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and 2 tablespoons of chives. Top with the second tortilla. Repeat three times.
- Bake quesadillas on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with chive topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 847kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 77gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1141IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 5mg
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