Mexican Fiesta Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Mexican Fiesta Casserole
45 min.
8
235kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen! Our Mexican Fiesta Casserole is not just a feast for the taste buds; it's a wholesome, gluten-free dish that the whole family will love. Perfectly balanced with lean ground turkey, black beans, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this casserole is a delightful way to sneak in some greens, making it an excellent choice for kids and adults alike.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that serves eight, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With layers of corn tortillas, zesty salsa, and a generous sprinkle of reduced-fat Mexican cheese, each bite is a burst of flavor that will transport you to a sunny fiesta. Plus, the nutritional breakdown shows that you can indulge without the guilt—each serving is only 235 calories!

Whether you're looking for a satisfying main course, a side dish, or a lunch option, this casserole fits the bill. It's versatile, too! Feel free to experiment with different vegetables like yellow squash or peas to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and nutritious Mexican Fiesta Casserole!

Ingredients

  • cup black beans canned rinsed drained
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 0.7 cup corn kernels frozen
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.5 pound pd of ground turkey lean
  • 1.5 cups reduced fat mexican blend cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • cups salsa jarred
  • 0.3 cup spring onion light white green sliced ( and parts only)
  • 0.5 cup cream fat-free sour low-fat for serving (or use ; optional)
  • 1.3 ounces taco seasoning low-sodium
  • cup zucchini finely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onions and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, and the corn. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, then stir in the black beans.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Lay 4 tortillas over the salsa, and spoon half of the meat mixture on top. Cover with 3/4 cup of the salsa and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Top with 4 more tortillas and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top.
  6. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve, topped with scallions and sour cream.
  7. Go Green
  8. This is one of those dishes where you can sneak in your greens, making it great for kids. The zucchini in this casserole takes on all the great Mexican flavors so kids won't even know they're eating something that's good for them. I like to experiment with other vegetables too. Yellow squash, peas, and cut green beans are equally tasty in place of zucchini.
  9. Nutritional count does not include sour cream for serving.
  10. Other
  11. Reprinted with permission from From Mama's Table to Mine by Bobby Deen, © 2013 by Bobby Deen Enterprises, LLCBorn in Georgia BOBBY DEEN is the son of famous Food Network host and bestselling cookbook author Paula Deen, as well as the host of his own show, the Cooking Channel's Not My Mama's Meals. Bobby, along with his brother, Jamie, got his start in the food business in 1989 delivering sandwiches as part of his mother's business, The Bag Lady. The three Deens then joined forces to open a restaurant, The lady & Sons, in Savannah. Bobby is a regular guest on Today, Good Morning America, Rachel Ray, and The Dr. Oz Show. He is a frequent guest on many Food Network Shows, including Paula's Home Cooking.Writer MELISSA CLARK's work appears in The New York Times, Food & Wine, Martha Stewart, and Real Simple. She has also collaborated on more than twenty cookbooks, one of which received both a James Beard Award and the Julia Child Cookbook Award in 2000.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein27.27%
Fat24.81%
Carbs47.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.56
Glycemic Load
5.54
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.194347873978%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.66kcal
11.73%
Fat:6.8g
10.46%
Saturated Fat:2.85g
17.82%
Carbohydrates:29.52g
9.84%
Net Carbohydrates:23.55g
8.56%
Sugar:5.63g
6.25%
Cholesterol:29.91mg
9.97%
Sodium:1106.28mg
48.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.81g
33.61%
Phosphorus:345.23mg
34.52%
Calcium:316.84mg
31.68%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.14%
Fiber:5.97g
23.9%
Vitamin B3:4.27mg
21.36%
Vitamin A:964.43IU
19.29%
Selenium:12.96µg
18.52%
Magnesium:60.2mg
15.05%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.67%
Potassium:500.3mg
14.29%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.19%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.5%
Vitamin C:8.87mg
10.75%
Vitamin K:10.99µg
10.47%
Folate:39.64µg
9.91%
Iron:1.73mg
9.6%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.94%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.66%
Copper:0.17mg
8.49%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.66%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.56%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious