by Tosha Stafford | Feb 13, 2020 | Entree
Taco Slaw
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 273 kcal
- 1 pound 93/7 ground turkey
- 1 bag cold slaw mix
- 4 TBSP taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Put the ground beef and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend in the pan and cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
To the skillet, add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, coleslaw mix, and remaining 2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend. Cook until the cabbage is tender, about 7 minutes.
Taste and add salt, if desired.
Garnishments: Top each serving with avocado slices, green onions, as well as cilantro, jalapeños, black olives or sour cream, if using.
Sodium: 780mgCalcium: 70mgVitamin C: 23.1mgVitamin A: 950IUSugar: 7gFiber: 2gCholesterol: 83mgCalories: 273kcalSaturated Fat: 3gFat: 13gProtein: 22gCarbohydrates: 13gIron: 1.8mg
by Tosha Stafford | Oct 6, 2019 | Casserole, Entree, Low Carb
Chile Verde Casserole
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 9 servings
Calories 238 kcal
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 3 TBSP taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup green salsa
- 1 can diced green chilis 4 oz can
- 16 ounces 2% low fat cottage cheese
- 5 ounces colby jack cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a medium sized bowl, mix the taco seasoning, salsa, green chilis and cottage cheese.
Mix in the shredded chicken and mix well.
Spray your baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Spoon the mixture into and 9x11 baking dish.
Top the casserole with the shredded cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with green onions, if desired.
Serve with salsa or sour cream, if desired.
Sodium: 731mgCalcium: 110mgVitamin A: 200IUSugar: 3gPotassium: 156mgCholesterol: 67mgCalories: 238kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 5gFat: 11gProtein: 28gCarbohydrates: 7gIron: 0.7mg
Keyword casserole, cottage cheese
by Tosha Stafford | Sep 29, 2019 | Casserole, Entree
Taco Casserole
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 9 servings
Calories 355 kcal
- 10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 2-3 TBSP oil
- 2 lb ground turkey
- 1 small red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion
- 4 TBSP taco seasoning
- 1 can ro-tel
- 1/2 cup mexican shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream, light
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
Pan fry the cauliflower rice in oil medium/high heat until browned. Transfer to greased 2qt casserole dish and spread an even layer.
Brown the ground turkey with red pepper and onion over medium/high heat. Drain excess fat if necessary, then add taco seasoning, ro-tel and water. Stir and cook until liquid absorbs. Transfer to casserole dish in an even layer on top of the cauliflower rice.
Top with 1/2c of the shredded cheese and bake 10-15 minutes.
Spread sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with a tad more shredded cheese and preferred toppings.
Top with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeño, or whatever toppings you prefer.
Sodium: 611mgCalcium: 230mgVitamin C: 55.3mgVitamin A: 1300IUSugar: 1gFiber: 1gPotassium: 91mgCholesterol: 110mgCalories: 355kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 9gFat: 11gProtein: 30gCarbohydrates: 6gIron: 1.3mg
Keyword casserole, low carb
by Tosha Stafford | Sep 29, 2019 | Challenge Approved, Entree
Taco Turkey Burgers
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 8 burgers
Calories 101 kcal
- 1 pound 93/7 lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 1/2 can rotel
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- dash tobasco
Place turkey, peppers, taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and Tobasco into a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
Form patties. Each should weight roughly 4 ounces..
Once all are formed, cook until about 165 degrees or until cooked though.
Sodium: 253mgCalcium: 30mgVitamin C: 27.2mgVitamin A: 450IUSugar: 1gFiber: 1gPotassium: 68mgCholesterol: 40mgCalories: 101kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 4gProtein: 11gCarbohydrates: 3gIron: 0.7mg
by Tosha Stafford | Sep 13, 2019 | Casserole, Entree, Low Carb
Enchilada Bake
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 6 servings
Calories 209 kcal
- 4 each shredded chicken, cooked
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup low fat greek yogurt
- 4 ounces green chilies, chopped
- 1 can rotel diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 square cooking dish with non-stick spray.
Heat skillet over low heat. Add chicken, greek yogurt, green chilies, taco seasoning, rotel, and enchilada sauce, green onions and cilantro; stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Transfer chicken mixture to baking dish. Top evenly with cheeses.
Bake 10-15 minutes.
Turn oven to broil. Place baking dish about 5 inches from broiler, then broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove from broiler.
Serve and enjoy!
Sodium: 585mgCalcium: 150mgVitamin C: 14.9mgVitamin A: 600IUSugar: 2gFiber: 1gPotassium: 105mgCholesterol: 81mgCalories: 209kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 3gFat: 8gProtein: 29gCarbohydrates: 5gIron: 1.1mg
