Friday, September 19, 2008

Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons oil
1 green bell pepper; seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 14 1/2 oz can Cajun-styled stewed tomatoes
1 cup refried beans
1 4oz can chopped green chiles rinsed and drained
6 6" corn tortillas quartered
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil, add the pepper and onion; cook stirring as needed until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Add the turkey and cook, stirring as needed until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, beans and chiles; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, until slightly thickened about 5 minutes.
4. Spoon 1/3 of the turkey mixture onto the bottom on a 10x6 baking pan. Arrange half the tortillas. Repeat the layering once more ending with the turkey mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Bake, covered 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until heated through and golden about 10 minutes longer.

Per serving: 291 calories, 5g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 42mg Cholesterol, 774mg Sodium, 28mg Total Carbohydrate, 6g Fiber, 24g Protein, 202mg Calcium.

WW Points Per Serving: 5
I got this from a Weight Watchers Cookbook - "Simply the Best"

I didn't put the beans in since R doesn't like them and it turned out great!

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