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Two-Cheese Turkey Enchiladas


Yield: 8

Ethnicity: Southwestern, Mexican
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Bake
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Enchilada
 







1 pound EXTRA-LEAN GROUND TURKEY
1 Large onion, chopped
1/2 Cup chopped green peppers
1 Teaspoon brown sugar
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1 (28-Ounce) can crushed tomatoes, DIVIDED
1 (8-Ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 Cup fat-free sour cream
1 (4-Ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 Cup salsa
8 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas, warmed
1/2 Cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
 
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  2. Over medium heat, crumble turkey into a large nonstick skillet. Add onion, green pepper, brown sugar and seasonings. Cook and stir over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink.
  3. Stir in 1 cup crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and chilies until blended; set aside.
  5. Combine salsa and remaining tomatoes. Spread 1 cup into a 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture and 1/3 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish.
  7. Top with remaining salsa mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and hot throughout.

Chef: Reprinted with permission from Taste of Home's Light & Tasty Magazine
Restaurant: http://www.lightandtasty.com

Nutrition Facts
Calories 329  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
Cholesterol 49mg
Sodium 776mg
Total Carbohydrate 39g
Protein 24g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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