Jack Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa

Health score
5%
Jack Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa
45 min.
8
326kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a delightful fusion of flavors? Introducing Jack Quesadillas with Cranberry Salsa, a dish that perfectly balances the savory richness of Monterey Jack cheese with the vibrant zing of fresh ingredients. This scrumptious recipe serves eight and is not only easy to make but also packed with a unique twist that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine biting into crispy flour tortillas filled with succulent turkey, jalapeños, and melted cheese, all complemented by a refreshing cranberry salsa that brings a burst of sweetness to every bite. The combination of Anjou pear, cilantro, and lime juice creates a fresh and zesty topping that perfectly contrasts with the gooey, cheesy quesadillas.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, looking for a family-friendly meal, or simply craving something comforting yet extraordinary, these quesadillas deliver on all fronts. Plus, they’re ready in just 45 minutes, making them a quick and satisfying option for any day of the week. With a caloric breakdown that keeps you mindful of your dietary choices, you can enjoy this dish without guilt.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful spin on classic quesadillas. Serve with a dollop of fat-free sour cream and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  anjou pear diced cored finely
  • 8-inch flour tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup green onions 2-inch-thick ()
  • tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  jalapeno minced seeded
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded with jalapeño peppers
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream fat-free sour
  • cups turkey cooked chopped
  • cup whole-berry cranberry sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. To prepare salsa, combine first 7 ingredients. Cover and chill.
  2. To prepare quesadillas, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add 1/4 cup sliced onions to pan; saut 3 minutes or until tender.
  4. Remove onions from pan; reduce heat to medium.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each of 4 tortillas. Top each cheese-covered tortilla with one-fourth of onions, 1/2 cup turkey, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 1 tortilla.
  6. Recoat pan with cooking spray.
  7. Add 1 quesadilla to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese melts. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  8. Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges.
  9. Serve with cranberry salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories326kcal
Protein17.08%
Fat27.16%
Carbs55.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.84
Glycemic Load
9.07
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.636521743691%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.84mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.94mg
Quercetin
1.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.98kcal
16.3%
Fat:9.9g
15.23%
Saturated Fat:4.57g
28.58%
Carbohydrates:45.74g
15.25%
Net Carbohydrates:42.68g
15.52%
Sugar:15.55g
17.28%
Cholesterol:31.8mg
10.6%
Sodium:511.75mg
22.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.01g
28.03%
Selenium:19.69µg
28.13%
Phosphorus:234.49mg
23.45%
Vitamin B3:4.31mg
21.53%
Calcium:209.26mg
20.93%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.27%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.84%
Vitamin K:16.96µg
16.15%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.19%
Folate:59.66µg
14.92%
Iron:2.52mg
13.98%
Fiber:3.06g
12.25%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.83%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.49%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.73%
Magnesium:26.88mg
6.72%
Vitamin C:4.96mg
6.01%
Potassium:209.19mg
5.98%
Copper:0.11mg
5.69%
Vitamin A:281.08IU
5.62%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.47%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.4%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes