Walking Taco Casserole
We took this classic casserole and gave it a healthy spin. This protein-packed dish makes a great easy dinner, but it's also fantastic as a snack or appetizer.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion medium, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup water
- 15 ounces black beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces diced green chilies canned
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 2 cups whole-grain pita chips
- 1/2 cup Mexican style cheese shredded
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped
- Salsa and sour cream optional garnishes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the ground turkey and diced onion in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and water. Simmer the mixture until the water has evaporated.
- Stir in the black beans, green chilies, and cream cheese. Simmer gently until the cream cheese is melted and remove the pan from the heat.
- Top the seasoned turkey with the chips and cheese. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes before serving. Garnish with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Note that the nutritional information does not include salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups (approximately) | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8