Whole Wheat Spicy Bison Quesadillas

Have you ever had a food phase?

As in, there was a period in your life where you indulged in a specific type of dish, candy bar, meal, or drink, every day for days maybe even weeks straight? 

Maybe it was a once in a lifetime occurrence, or you experience recurring ones such as myself. (Eating a pint of Ben & Jerry's Triple Chocolate Brownie every night for a week straight might have occurred once or twice, in the same month). But I have to admit, I just can't shake the quesadilla phase. The thought of crispy tortillas warmly embracing moist seasoned meat and crisp vegetables all glued together by a thick layer of melted cheese. Easy to make, easy to eat, and easy to clean up. You can add as many or as little ingredients as you'd like, catered to any time of the day.

You can use any meat such as turkey, bison, chicken, oxtail, shrimp, duck etc. 

Last minute guests? Tortillas, shredded meat and cheese, sliced veggies and a panini press, waffle maker, griddle or even your oven can save the day. Sliced into small pieces and you've got a quick hors d'oeuvres. Talk about versatility!

Tim purchased some ground bison meat and whole wheat flour knowing I had longed for a healthier version for lunch the previous day. For some heat we added a teaspoon of minced jalapeño and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. 

Very simple, with some subtle heat to it. For an extra layer of flavor, we smeared some sun dried tomato paste on the tortilla. I was very happy with our first homemade healthy bison quesadilla. I hope you enjoy it just as much as we did. 


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Whole Wheat Spicy Bison Quesadillas
Nutrition Facts
140 calories per piece (1/2 of one quesadilla) makes about 16 pieces

141 calories per serving
7.7 grams of fat
10 grams of carbs
6.2 grams of fiber
14.3 grams of protein
15% selenium
13% phosphorous
12% Vitamin b-12
9.9& zinc
9.5% iron
9% calcium
8.2% niacin



To assemble...
8 whole wheat, low carb tortillas
16 oz of low fat cheddar or colby cheese
cooked bison meat (recipe below)


Place two tortillas on a griddle pan on medium heat. Folding them in half, back to back. Next sprinkle 1 oz of cheese on each half.
Sprinkle 2 oz of cooked bison meat on each half.
Sprinkle another ounce of cheese on each half. Close the tortillas with a spatula.
When the bottom is a golden brown color and the cheese has melted, carefully flip and brown the other side. Each side takes anywhere from 3-5 minutes, as long as the cheese is melted and the outside has a nice golden color.
When ready remove from pan and transfer to a plate with greens, low fat sun dried tomato spread, pico de gallo, salsa verde, whatever your heart desires. Makes 16 pieces. Cut smaller and place on tooth picks for hors d'oeuvres.

Spicy Bison Recipe
16 oz of bison meat
1/4 of a large onion 
1/2 tablespoon of...
ground coriander
dried parsley
dried oregano
ground cumin
cayenne pepper
1 clove of garlic minced
1/2 cup of water

Place olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. When oil is hot, add peppers and onions, sautee until light brown.
Add your jalapeño and garlic, saute for one minute. 
Add beef and dried spices. 
Increase heat to high, constantly break up the meat with a wooden spoon.
When the meat is entirely browned, add your water.
Cook for about 3 minutes, making sure most of the liquid reduces.
Add salt and pepper to taste.