DASH Diet Mexican Bake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 (24-ounce) container nonfat sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chiles, and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Spread half of the turkey mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the sour cream, half of the cheese, and half of the salsa.
5. Repeat layers with remaining turkey mixture, sour cream, cheese, and salsa.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted.
7. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1/8 of the recipe
• Calories: 240
• Fat: 9g (14% DV)
• Saturated fat: 5g (25% DV)
• Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV)
• Sodium: 650mg (28% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 25g (8% DV)
• Fiber: 5g (20% DV)
• Protein: 20g (40% DV)

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Rich and creamy
• Healthy and balanced
• Suitable for American taste

User Comments:

• "This dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make."
• "I love the DASH Diet Mexican Bake. It's a great way to enjoy Mexican food without sacrificing my health."
• "This is a delicious and healthy recipe that I will definitely make again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own using chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
• You can use ground chicken or beef instead of ground turkey.
• If you don't like cilantro, you can omit it or substitute with chopped parsley.