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Turkey zucchini enchilada casserole in a 9x13 ceramic baking dish
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Turkey Zucchini Enchilada Casserole

A healthy but comforting weeknight dinner. Enjoy a nutritious spin on Mexican-inspired flavors with this turkey zucchini enchilada casserole.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Balanced, Comforting, Cozy, Easy, Healthy, High Fiber, High Protein
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchini quartered and sliced
  • 1/2 white onion diced small
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can chopped green chilies
  • 19-oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 12-oz can corn (or black beans) drained and rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce 2 small jars
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice optional
  • 6 mini tortillas (I used flour) cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Topping Ideas

  • sliced green onion, cilantro, avocado, fresh lime, sour cream, greek yogurt, sliced jalapeño

Instructions

  • Position your oven rack to the middle and pre-heat to 375 F.
  • Back at your stove, heat a large pan to medium and add olive oil.
  • Add ground turkey. Use a spatula to crumble the turkey until it's browned with minimal pink remaining. Stir occasionally as needed.
  • Add zucchini, onion, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and softened.
  • Add garlic and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until just fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Turn off the heat.
  • Add chilies, beans, corn, enchilada sauce, lime juice (if using), and tortillas. Stir. If your pan isn't big enough for all the ingredients, combine in a large bowl instead. Then, pour the mixture into your 9x13-inch baking dish and gently flatten with a spatula. Top with cheese.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes or until cheese is bubbling. If desired, finish for 2-3 minutes under the broiler for extra browning, but watch it carefully to prevent burning. Let it rest for 10-minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition facts calculated without toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1378IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg