Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a Mexican turkey casserole that can be made in a snap with common ingredients.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground turkey

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn

drained

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

undrained

1 green bell pepper

diced

1 onion

diced

1 celery stalk

diced

1 carrot

diced

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (8 ounce) package pepper Jack cheese

shredded

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite about 10 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon. Add chili powder garlic cumin cayenne pepper oregano and black pepper; mix thoroughly. Cook and stir until turkey is browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Add corn diced tomatoes and chiles green bell pepper onion celery and carrot; mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Place lid on skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender stirring occasionally about 8 minutes. Add tomato sauce; let simmer until thickened about 5 minutes. Transfer turkey mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and add the cooked pasta. Mix everything together. Top with pepper Jack cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Low-Fat Mexican Turkey Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 401.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.8g 46%

Carbohydrates: 49.4g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 6.9g 27%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 14.8g 23%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 28%

Cholesterol: 57.8mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 2271.3IU 45%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 67%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 19.8mg 33%

Folate: 63.4mcg 16%

Calcium: 180.6mg 18%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 98.8mg 35%

Potassium: 556.6mg 16%

Sodium: 630.5mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 133.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.