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Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

No one can resist saucy, cheese enchiladas that are packed full of ground turkey and black beans … except my son. Ha! He’s getting more vocal about what he wants to eat and the other night when I made these easy enchiladas, he wanted nothing to do with them. I decided it was a night I was going to pick my battles and not argue with them. The rest of us loved them and they made enough for us to have for dinner later in the week. I’m sure my son won’t want to eat them again.

As I mentioned, they were easy to make and I like that you use low-carb tortillas especially since I’m back to watching what I’m eating. We drizzled roasted shishito pepper sauce over them to add a little heat and they were so good!

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2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb extra lean ground turkey
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
juice from a lime
12 6-inch low carb flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
toppings: thinly sliced green onions, sour cream, lime wedges

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Pour 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce into the dish.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions for 2 minutes until they start to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground turkey and spices. Brown the turkey until it is cooked through. Mix in the tomato paste until combined. Stir in the beans and lime juice. If needed, add 1/2 cup chicken stock. I didn’t need it as my mixture was wet enough. Allow to cook for a couple of minutes more and then remove from heat.

To make your enchiladas, place a tortilla down on a flat surface. Place 3 tablespoons of the turkey mixture on the one side of the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue until all tortillas are used. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with both cheese. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the sauce is hot and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for a couple of minutes before serving. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.

Source: Diethood

Mexican Lasagna

I’ve been craving Mexican food lately and thought this would be great way to enjoy some delicious food and eat from our pantry. I only needed to pick up corn tortillas, but I had everything else in the house.

The recipe came together really quickly and gave us enough for leftovers and a couple lunches for me. I love the mix of corn and black beans and my kids didn’t even know I used ground turkey instead of beef. I love swaps like that!

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ross wanted to go out for Mexican the other night and our kids have not been the best behaved at restaurants…so I decide we’d have Mexican night at home! We haven’t been out to dinner in a while between Cooper being sick, the weather and struggles with Cooper’s eating lately. I know he’s going through the picky toddler stages and he doesn’t like to sit at the table during dinner….it’s a constant battle almost every night. I used to look forward to sitting down to dinner as a family, but now it’s becoming exhausting and not enjoyable. I know this will pass and things will get better. We’re all just ready for spring and warmer weather to arrive!

This casserole was really good! It’s a great way to use leftover chicken and it came together really quickly. It makes a full 9×13 casserole, so you’ll have plenty of leftovers – or it’s a great dish to take to a pot luck party! If you like a little heat, you could always add in some diced jalapenos.

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2 cups shredded chicken
1/4 cup water
4 Tbsp taco seasoning
5 cups cooked Mexican rice
1 can sliced black olives
1/2 cup chopped green onions
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 can green chile enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pot, combine the cooked chicken with water and taco seasoning. Heat until warm throughout. Prepare the Mexican rice according to the package – I use a Zatarain’s box but will make it from scratch next time I make this recipe. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, olives, green onions, black beans, cilantro, and one cup of cheese. Spread this mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish. Pour the enchilada sauce over the casserole and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the foil. Spread the remaining one cup of cheese over the top of the casserole and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes for the cheese to melt. Allow to rest before serving. Use your favorite toppings to finish the dish – sour cream, shredded lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, or avocado.

Source: House of Yumm