Casseroles

Healthy Mexican Casserole

Jennifer Debth
October 27, 2015
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Healthy Mexican Casserole - full of good for you ingredients like ground turkey, quinoa, black beans & bell peppers!

6
1 cups uncooked quinoa
Chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 and ¼ pounds ground turkey
½ tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 jalapeño, minced (seeds and ribs removed for a more mild flavor)
1 onion, sliced
4 bell peppers, sliced
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese, divided*
Optional toppings:
Cilantro
Not fat plain greek yogurt or sour cream
Salsa
Crushed tortilla chips
Cook quinoa according to package directions, but instead of using water, use chicken broth (and cook it with ½ cup less liquid then package suggests). Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a...
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Nutritions

Calories
1218

Sodium
811mg
33% DV

Fat
48g
75% DV

Protein
53g
107% DV

Carbs
77g
26% DV

Fiber
16g
64% DV
Dinner Mexican
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