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Weight Watchers Friendly Mexican Casserole

The flavors in this Mexican Casserole are likely to appeal to a wide range of tastes, making it a family-friendly dish that everyone can enjoy.
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
  • 1 cup salsa (check for low or zero added sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 - 4 ole high fiber low carb xtreme wellness tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Fat-free Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet, cook the lean ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onions are softened.
  • Stir in the diced bell pepper, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
  • While the mixture is simmering, cut the corn tortillas into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the tortilla pieces on the bottom. Top with half of the turkey and vegetable mixture, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle half of the reduced-fat shredded cheese over the mixture.
  • Repeat the layers, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
  • Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with optional fat-free Greek yogurt on the side.

Notes

makes about 10 small serving. 
5 point per serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 227g | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g