Mexican Fiesta Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Fiesta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 pound lean ground turkey; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 1 cup finely chopped zucchini; 1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) low-sodium taco seasoning; 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups jarred salsa; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; 1/4 cup sliced scallions (white and light green parts only); 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (or use low-fat; optional), for serving

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) low-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups jarred salsa
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup sliced scallions (white and light green parts only)
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (or use low-fat; optional), for serving

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1. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onions and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, and the corn. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, then stir in the black beans.
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3. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 4 tortillas over the salsa, and spoon half of the meat mixture on top. Cover with 3/4 cup of the salsa and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Top with 4 more tortillas and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top.
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4. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve, topped with scallions and sour cream.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1/2 pound lean ground turkey, 1 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped zucchini, and more.

Yes, Mexican Fiesta Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mexican Fiesta Casserole

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