Turkey And White Bean Enchilada Casserole Low Fat Recipes

EASY TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
• Pour 1 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly.
• Add a layer of 4 tortillas to the top of the sauce.
• Sprinkle 1 cup pinto beans and 1/2 cup corn and distribute evenly over the tortillas.
• Add 1/2 of the cooked ground turkey meat and 1/2 cup cheese to the top of the beans and corn.
• Repeat with another layer of tortillas, sauce, beans and corn, turkey and cheese.
• Add a final layer of tortillas. Spread the remaining sauce over the tortillas. Sprinkle the cheese to the top of the sauce.
• Cover the pan with aluminum foil, then bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove pan and remove aluminum foil. Sprinkle the top of the enchiladas with chopped tomato, sliced green onion, slivered purple onion and olives.
• Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Add the olive oil (or canola oil) to a large pot.
• Over medium high heat cook the onion, jalapeno and garlic for about 8 to 10 minutes or until soft and cooked evenly.
• Stir in the chili powder, cumin and oregano.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth.
• Blend well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
• Lower the heat and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the sauce has slightly thickened.Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.

HEALTHIER TURKEY ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and onion; cook until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and chipotle. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in 1 cup Oaxaca cheese.
• Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the prepared baking dish. Divide turkey mixture evenly among tortillas. Tightly roll tortillas and nestle, seam sides down, in the baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop 1 tablespoon pepitas; mix with cilantro, green onion, garlic, and lime zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle topping over the enchiladas; add with remaining pepitas before serving.

LOW FAT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Warm tortillas according to instructions on package.
• Combine shredded chicken with black beans and sweet corn.
• Mix salsa, yogurt and sour cream and spoon half the salsa mixture into the chicken, beans and corn. Blend well.Divide chicken mixture among the tortillas. Carefully roll tortillas and place them seam down in the baking dish. Spoon remaining salsa mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.