Applebee's-Style Lighter Quesadilla Burger

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Applebee's-Style Lighter Quesadilla Burger

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • •• 4 whole wheat tortillas (10-inch)
  • •• 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
  • •• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt-based ranch dressing
  • •• 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • •• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • •• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil
  • •• 1 tsp garlic powder
  • •• 1 tsp paprika
  • •• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix ground turkey with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
  2. 22. Form into 4 patties and cook in olive oil over medium heat (5-6 mins per side)
  3. 33. Warm tortillas in a large skillet
  4. 44. Layer cheese, cooked patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Greek yogurt ranch
  5. 55. Fold tortilla and cook until golden (2-3 mins per side)

Smart Substitutions

• Ground beef→Lean ground turkey

Less saturated fat, fewer calories

💡 No change, better heart health
• White flour tortillas→Whole wheat tortillas

More fiber, nutrients

💡 30% lower
• Regular ranch→Greek yogurt-based ranch

More protein, less fat

💡 Better for blood sugar