Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, sliced and coarsley chopped; 1 medium yellow squash, sliced and coarsley chopped; 1 lb mushroom, sliced; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans, undrained; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix; 1 (13 1/4 ounce) box whole wheat ziti; 1 cup low-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced and coarsley chopped
1 medium yellow squash, sliced and coarsley chopped
1 lb mushroom, sliced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 (13 1/4 ounce) box whole wheat ziti
1 cup low-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
In a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey in the olive oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Make sure you break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon to make the meat universal in size.
2
Add the onion, zuchinni, yellow squash and cook, stirring occasionaly, until vegetables become soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the black beans and chilli beans, the taco seasoning. and mushrooms. Lower the heat to medium, and cook about 10 more minutes, until mushrooms are soft. If the mixture seems to thick, you might want to add a little water.
4
Meanwhile, cook a large pot of salted water till water comes to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
5
Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl. Add the sauce, and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the cheese and stir in till cheese is melted .
6
Enjoy!.

430

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium zucchini, sliced and coarsley chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole

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