Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • Calories:
  • 348
  • Fat:
  • 10 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 66 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 508 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 41 g
  • Fiber:
  • 9 g
  • Protein:
  • 24 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 2-1/2 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.


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Mexicali Casserole

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SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onions, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, water, rice and olives.
    Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.


  • Re: Mexicali Casserole

    Looks like a great recipe, cant wait to try it. I think I might try come blck beans too.

    cooks_alot
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