Turkey & Balsamic Onion Quesadillas
Adding balsamic vinegar to onions brings out their natural sweetness, which makes them the perfect complement to turkey and melted cheese. Of course, giving your kids balsamic hasn't been proven to bring out their natural sweetness, but hey, it won't hurt to try!
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices turkey (either leftover or from the deli) (8 oz)
- 10 basil leaves
- 1 red bell pepper
Combine onion and vinegar in a bowl; let marinate for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the vinegar for another use, such as salad dressing.
Place 2 tortillas in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (they will overlap); warm 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, 4 thin slices of red bell pepper, 3-4 basil leaves and top with one-fourth of the onion.
Fold the tortillas in half, press gently with a spatula to flatten and cook until the cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes.
Flip and continue cooking until the second side is golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Make two more quesadillas with the remaining ingredients. Serve warm.
- To make these easy tortilla sandwiches into a meal, serve them with simple sautéed vegetables or a tossed green salad.
Provided byThe Countryman Press
Author ofEating Well: Healthy in a Hurry 2006
© The Countryman Press 2006
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