Low Fat Chilaquiles Recipe

Name: Low Fat Chilaquiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 2 red onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, not drained; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, not drained; salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; 2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 1 bunch green onion, sliced; 1/4 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 red onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, not drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, not drained
salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1/4 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to coat the bottom of the pot.
3
Add the ground turkey to the hot oil and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
4
Drain meat and reserve.
5
To the same skillet, add the onions and cook over medium heat until soft; then add the garlic and cook until soft.
6
Stir in the chili powder and cumin.
7
Add the chiles and their juices and the tomatoes and their juices.
8
Add the meat back to the pan and stir until combined.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until thick.
10
Season with salt, to taste, and pepper.
11
In a medium bowl, combine cheddar and cream cheese; set aside.
12
Line a casserole dish with half the tortillas and ladle half of the meat mixture over.
13
Cover with half of the cheese mixture like a lassagne.
14
Top with half of the green onions.
15
Repeat layers 1 more time.
16
Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 lb lean ground turkey, 2 red onions, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Chilaquiles 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.

Low Fat Chilaquiles

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