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Turkey and Avocado Quesadilla with melted cheese, garnished with fresh avocado slices.

Turkey and Avocado Quesadilla

A quick and satisfying quesadilla filled with turkey, avocado, and cheese, perfect for a fresh and balanced meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium Flour tortillas Use medium or large tortillas.
  • 1 cup Cooked turkey Leftover roasted turkey or deli turkey works.
  • 1 large Ripe avocado Slice just before cooking for best texture.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or oil For cooking in the pan.
Optional Extras
  • to taste Salsa For serving.
  • to taste Lime For squeezing on avocado.
  • to taste Red onion For a crunchy addition.
  • to taste Cilantro Fresh herb for garnish.
  • to taste Hot sauce For a kick of heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet on medium and add a small amount of butter or oil.
  2. Lay one tortilla in the skillet.
  3. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the tortilla.
  4. Add an even layer of turkey on top of the cheese.
  5. Add slices of avocado on top of the turkey.
  6. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt on the avocado and squeeze lime juice if desired.
  7. Top with a bit more cheese and place the second tortilla on top.
Cooking
  1. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, then carefully flip the quesadilla.
  2. Cook the other side until the cheese is fully melted.
Serving
  1. Let the quesadilla sit for a minute before slicing to help everything settle.
  2. Cut into triangles with a sharp knife or pizza cutter and serve with salsa or your choice of extras.

Notes

Do not overstuff the quesadilla to ensure even cooking. Medium heat is essential for crispy tortillas. For added crispiness, use a cast iron skillet if available.