Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas

  Chicken & Turkey

Hearty and satisfying, these slimmed-down enchiladas with whole-wheat tortillas have a moist and delicious filling you’ll love.

Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas

Average Rating: 4.681818

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the mashed beans, remaining beans, half of the enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup cheese; heat through.
  • 2. Place 2/3 cupfuls of bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place, seam side down, in two 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray.
  • 3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
    Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 363 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein.

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