Quesadilla Lasagna

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Quesadilla Lasagna

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 small zucchini sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper minced (optional)
  • 3 whole-wheat flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Canola oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add turkey and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder; stir to combine.
  • Add zucchini, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook, stirring continuously until turkey meat is no longer pink and vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Turn off the heat and set the skillet aside.
  • Spray a 9-inch pie plate or square casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Place one flour tortilla on the bottom of the pan and top with half the turkey mixture and 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Create second layer with another tortilla, and add the remaining turkey mixture and another 1/4 cup of cheese.
  • Create top layer with remaining tortilla, 1/4 cup of salsa and the remaining cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine diced avocado with remaining salsa.
  • Slice the lasagna and serve topped with salsa-avocado mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 47gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 892mgFiber: 16g
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