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Mexican Torta


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 6 servings

Adapted from Leanne Ely's recipe. ground turkey, olive oil, taco seasoning (low-sodium, if available),onions, garlic, green chilies, corn tortillas, reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans (use fat-free), roasted red bell peppers cvt

Ingredients
6 ounces cooked ground turkey (5220) , net from 8 ounces fresh
1 1/4 oz (1 envelope) less sodium taco seasoning (109466)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
4 oz. chopped green chilies (11980), drained
16 medium (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (109296)
16 oz. fat-free refried beans (109442)
7 oz. roasted red peppers, drained (11916)
Directions
  1. In a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray, cook onions over medium-high heat till translucent. Add garlic and cook another minute. Then add turkey, and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces, as you go. Add the taco seasoning package according to package directions

  2. mixing well and allowing to simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the chilies and set aside.

  3. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

  4. Lightly grease a 10" pie plate. Place one fourth of the tortilla pieces on the bottom of the pie plate (till covered). Spread with half of the turkey mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Place another one fourth of the tortillas on cheese; spread with beans. Place yet another one fourth of the tortillas on beans; top with

  5. roasted peppers. And finally, place the remaining tortillas on the roasted peppers and spread with remaining turkey mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and center is hot. Let sit 10 minutes before cutting into your masterpiece.

  6. Can be served with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Categories

Beans, Cheese, Chicken, Vegetables, Main Dish, American, Mexican, Super Bowl, Bake, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 300.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.6g
13%
Saturated Fat
4.9g
25%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
1565mg
65%
Total Carbohydrates
52.2g
17%
Dietary Fiber
8.2g
33%
Sugars
2.4g
Protein
27.2g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 41%
Calcium 44% Iron 18%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in calcium
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
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