quesadilla lasagna
Enjoy a Mexican spin on a classic Italian dinner. With layers of lean ground turkey, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese sandwiched between whole-grain tortillas, this dish will definitely be a weeknight dinner favorite.
Yield 4 servings • Prep Time 12 minutes • Cook Time 20 minutes 
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey breast
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)
3 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
¾ cup salsa, divided
1 avocado, diced
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a 4½-quart Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground turkey and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder; stir to combine. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring continuously, until turkey meat is no longer pink and vegetables are slightly tender.
3. Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a plate. Wipe out the Dutch oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Place 1 tortilla on the bottom of the pot. Top with ½ of the turkey mixture and ¼ cup cheese. Create second layer with another tortilla, and add the remaining turkey mixture and another ¼ cup cheese. Create top layer with remaining tortilla, ¼ cup salsa, and the remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, combine the diced avocado with the remaining ½ cup salsa.
6. Slice the lasagna and serve topped with salsa-avocado mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
VARIATION To make gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas. To make vegetarian, replace the turkey with 1 (15oz) can black beans.
NUTRITION PER SERVING
Calories 437 • Total Fat 15g • Saturated Fat 2g • Cholesterol 77mg • Sodium 892mg • Total Carbohydrate 42g • Dietary Fiber 16g • Sugars 3g • Protein 47g