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Turkey Enchiladas---A Little Lighter Version

Recipe #153911 | 50 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 4 , 1 13x9 casserole (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Jellyqueen

Found this recipe in a Kraft magazine, and revamped it a little to suit our tastes.

Posted on: Jan 31, 2006

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
  • cups salsa
  • cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • tablespoons Italian dressing, we like the Zesty kind
  • 8 (6 inch)  corn tortillas
  • 1 (4 ounce) can black olive, sliced
  • tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. 2
      Cook meat in peppers in large skillet on medium heat until just done.
    3. 3
      Add 1 cup of the salsa and black olives and simmer on low for 3 or 4 minutes.
    4. 4
      Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
    5. 5
      Place 1/4 cup of the salsa onto the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish and spread it out on bottom of dish for light coating(I never measure, so I probably use more than 1/4 cup).
    6. 6
      Brush the corn tortillas on both sides with the Italian dressing, stack them 4 high and wrap with a waxed papper.
    7. 7
      Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, just to get them warm and bendable.
    8. 8
      Spoon about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture in each tortilla and roll up, placing them seam-side down in baking dish.
    9. 9
      Repeat this with the remaining 4 tortillas.
    10. 10
      If you have any meat mixture left over, spoon over top of tortillas, spoon the remaining salsa over that and cover the dish with foil.
    11. 11
      Bake for 20 minutes, uncover and atop with remaining cheese (again I usually use more than the recipe calls for) and place back in oven until cheese is melted.
    12. 12
      If you choose to use the cilantro, sprinkle on top of dish as soon as it comes out of the oven.

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    From: smellyvegetarian

    On Nov 29, 2007

    These are fab! I noticed this recipe on Kraft's page a while ago and have been meaning to try it with turkey (we don't eat beef). I had some doubts about only using 1/2 lb of meat, but it really was plenty! My very carnivorous DH ate 5 LOL! I used 1 c of salsa in the filling, then used 1 c of enchilada sauce in the pan and on top because we love red chile sauce. I also used frozen chopped peppers because they were WAY more reasonably priced today. I worried that they might get mushy, but they didn't. This is absolutely a keeper...thanks for posting!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (335g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 335
    Calories from Fat 120 (36%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 13.4g 20%
    Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
    Trans Fat 0.2g
    Cholesterol 50mg 16%
    Sodium 1394mg 58%
    Potassium 702mg 20%
    Total Carbohydrate 34.6g 11%
    Dietary Fiber 6.7g 26%
    Sugars 6.4g
    Protein 22.1g 44%
    Vitamin A 1209mcg 24%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 32%
    Vitamin B12 0.3mcg 5%
    Vitamin C 53mg 88%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 9%
    Calcium 227mg 22%
    Iron 3mg 17%

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