Healthier Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 whole-wheat tortillas (6 inches)
• 1 (16 ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican cheese blend)
• Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add the black beans, corn, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. Spread 1/2 cup of the filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Spread the sour cream evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Top with cilantro for garnish, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 10 grams
• Saturated Fat: 3 grams
• Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
• Sodium: 540 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory
• Cheesy
• Spicy (adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to taste)
• Healthy (made with whole-wheat tortillas, lean ground turkey, and plenty of vegetables)

User Comments:

• "These were a hit with my family! They're so tasty and filling."
• "I love that these enchiladas are healthier than the traditional ones, but they still taste amazing."
• "The corn and black beans add a great flavor and texture to these enchiladas."
• "These are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser."
• "I highly recommend these Healthier Turkey Enchiladas. They're delicious, healthy, and easy to make."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have whole-wheat tortillas, you can use regular flour tortillas.
• You can add other vegetables to these enchiladas, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach.
• If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili powder and cumin.
• These enchiladas can be reheated in the microwave or oven.