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Turkey Enchiladas

This delicious turkey enchiladas recipe combines lean ground turkey with flavorful spices and wraps it in soft tortillas, topped with a homemade enchilada sauce and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
  • 15.5 oz black beans (drained)
  • 4.5 oz chopped green chiles
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup chopped onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.125 tsp chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • 8 pcs low carb whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 cups tomato sauce
  • 0.5 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.75 cup fat free chicken broth
  • to taste kosher salt and fresh pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes to develop flavors.
  4. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat, season with salt, then add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Cook until heated through.
  5. Mix the turkey mixture and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  7. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of turkey mixture, roll, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  8. Pour enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas, top with shredded cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
  10. Optional: serve with sour cream, cilantro, green onions.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner that everyone will love.