Turkey Enchilada Casserole

MMM MMM high carb day! This is another recipe from the Weight watchers take Out Tonight Cookbook.

I added a can of black beans, drained to add more fiber and a little more protein (and complex carbs that have a positive effect on insulin :) )

The nutrition data is for the original recipe without the black beans.


The instructions say to assemble the casserole and let it stand 30 minutes before cooking, I didnt have time, but I let it cook a little longer (maybe 10 minutes) It turned out great.

2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground turkey (extra lean)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried cumin
2 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce
1 (4.5oz can chopped green chilies
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 c copped cilantro
8 (6inch) corn tortillas, halved
1 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 (or don't if you are gong to let the casserole sit for half and hour, preheat it during that time...) Spray a 7"X11" baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Swirl in 1 tsp of the oil, then add the turkey, half the onion , half the garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. cook, breaking up the turkey until browned, about 8 minutes. ( I added the can of black beans at the end and stirred in for a minute).

Meanwhile, heat a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the remaining oil, then add the remaining onions, garlic1/4 tsp salt, the oregano, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the enchilada sauce, chiles and vinegar; bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.

Arrange one-third of the tortilla halves in an overlapping layer on the bottom of the dish. Spoon 1/3rd of the turkey mixture over the top, then 1/3rd of the sauce, then 1/3 of the cheese. repeat the layering twice. cover the pan loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes, uncover and bake 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is bubbly. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

8 Servings
per serving:
218 calories
6g fat, 2g sat
49mg chol
588mg sod
20g carbs
2g fiber
21g protein
168mg calcium