Loaded Ground Turkey Cheeseburger Quesadilla

When you’re craving a cheeseburger, but you’re also staying in alignment with your current goals, our Loaded Ground Turkey Cheeseburger Quesadilla is the perfect answer! This delicious, high-protein meal has all your favorite traditional cheeseburger flavors but without the excess fat and calories – it’s a must-try!

Sometimes, a burger fits your macros, and sometimes it doesn’t. When those times pop up, swapping for a lower-calorie option like this will help you feel just as satiated without having to sacrifice flavor. Give this recipe a try the next time you’re craving a cheeseburger!

3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. It’s loaded with flavor. You know how a burger with all the fixings offers such a flavorful delight? This Ground Turkey Cheeseburger Quesadilla offers the same! Between the ketchup, mustard, pickles, and cheddar cheese, you won’t know you’re eating a lightened-up version!
2. Ready in 10 minutes. I love using this quesadilla burger for a quick at-home lunch. All you need is one pan and about 10 minutes!
3. High-protein, low-calorie. When tracking macros, especially in a fat loss phase, we tend to seek recipes that are high in protein and lower in calories. This Ground Turkey Quesadilla fits the bill (and your macros!).

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“FHM Ground Turkey Cheeseburger Quesadilla”

Dinner · Lunch · Serves 1

Loaded Ground Turkey Cheeseburger Quesadilla

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Packed with protein, loaded with flavor, and ready in 10 minutes or less, this Ground Turkey Cheeseburger Quesadilla has all the best components of a hearty cheeseburger, but without the extra calories.

Print Pin Rate

299 calories

30g protein

27g carbs

14g fat

34% protein · 30% carbs · 36% fat

10g protein per 100 cal

Prep

2 mins

Cook

8 mins

Total

10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Lean ground turkey I used 93/7
• 1 tbsp Hamburger seasoning
• 1 Low-carb tortilla I used Mission Carb Balance
• 1 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 3-4 Pickle chips Chopped
• 1/4 cup Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• Cooking spray

Equipment

• Small frying panm
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula

Instructions

1. Spray a small skillet over medium-high heat, add 3 oz. ground turkey. Chop into small pieces and allow to cook until no longer pink. Sprinkle with hamburger seasoning, mixing in well.

2. Remove turkey burger from pan, set aside.

3. Add tortilla to pan. Top tortilla with ½ shredded cheese, ground turkey, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and remaining cheese.

4. Fold in half carefully, ensuring filling doesn’t spill out.

5. Sear both sides of the tortilla until golden brown

6. Remove from heat, and enjoy!

Tami’s notes

Serving size = whole recipe

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 299kcal · Protein 30g · Carbs 27g · Fat 14g · Fiber 15g

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.