Best Low Carb Low Fat But So Good Mexican Casserole Recipes

HEALTHY MEXICAN CASSEROLE

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This Healthy Mexican Casserole is healthy, delicious and will be ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Lauren Kelly

Categories brunch dinner Main Course main dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (1/8 tsp if you don't like it too spicy)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon coriander
1 15 ounce can organic black beans (rinsed thoroughly and drained)
1 15 ounce can organic pinto beans (rinsed thoroughly and drained)
4-5 plum tomatoes (chopped and seeds removed)
1 teaspoon chopped chili peppers (add more or like to your taste)
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup reduced fat mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for topping (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put ground turkey in large sauce pan with oil and cook until no longer pink.
Add cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, coriander and a little water until seasoned. Add pinto & black beans, diced tomatoes, thinly sliced chilis, corn and mix it all together in sauce pan.
Place in a 9 x 13 casserole dish and add 1/4 cup of reduced fat mexican cheese blend on top. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
For my kids, I crumble whole grain tortillas on top.
I like diced cilantro sprinkled on top. This is great the next for leftovers in a wrap too. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 81 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW CARB, LOW FAT BUT SO GOOD MEXICAN CASSEROLE

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We love Mexican food so I made this recipe taste fantastic using more healthy options I discovered. It is just as good as all the others!

Provided by Lana Bade

Categories Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg low carb tortillas ( usually 6-8 in pack)
1 can(s) tomatoes and chiles (10 ounce)
1 jar(s) salsa, chunky 16 ounces
1 lb very lean ground beef( 10% or less)
1 medium sweet onion chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 pkg 8 ounce low fat mexican cheese ( i like cheddar / jack blend best)

Steps:

1. In a baking dish or pan place a little salsa then about three of the tortillas
2. Mix remaining salsa with tomatoes with green chiles adding cumin and chili powder Mix well.
3. Fry hamburger with veggies until Light brown
4. Place ground beef mixture layer on tortillas Put half of cheese on top
5. Place remaining three or four tortillas on this
6. Cover with remaining sauce Then cheese on top
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Cover with NONSTICK type foil As directed
8. Bake about 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly! It is wonderful You can add low fat sour cream on top if desired.