Smothered Mexican Lasagna

Health score
26%
Smothered Mexican Lasagna
45 min.
6
673kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's sure to impress your family and friends? Look no further than this mouth-watering Smothered Mexican Lasagna! This hearty dish combines the best of Mexican flavors with the comforting goodness of lasagna, resulting in a unique and unforgettable main course. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner parties.

Packed with protein and bursting with bold, zesty flavors, Smothered Mexican Lasagna is a versatile dish that works great for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course for a casual get-together. Each serving provides a well-balanced mix of macronutrients, with a caloric breakdown of 27.48% protein, 36.96% fat, and 35.56% carbohydrates. Plus, at 673 kcal per serving, it's the perfect size to satisfy your hunger without leaving you feeling weighed down.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need a variety of ingredients that are likely already staples in your pantry, such as diced tomatoes, green chile peppers, and taco seasoning mix. And don't forget the flour tortillas, ricotta cheese, and sour cream – essential components that give this lasagna its irresistible texture and creaminess. With minimal equipment required, such as a bowl, frying pan, and oven, you'll be enjoying this scrumptious meal in no time.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to dive into a world of flavor with this incredible Smothered Mexican Lasagna!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  •  eggs 
  • 10-inch flour tortilla ()
  • ounce chilis diced green undrained canned
  • bunch spring onion chopped
  • 1.5 pounds pd of ground turkey 
  • 15 ounce ricotta cheese 
  • 0.3 cup salsa 
  • ounce cream sour
  • 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs.
  4. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  5. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa.
  7. Serve in a bowl on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories673kcal
Protein27.48%
Fat36.96%
Carbs35.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.83
Glycemic Load
16.61
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.77956523066%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:673.16kcal
33.66%
Fat:27.87g
42.87%
Saturated Fat:13.47g
84.19%
Carbohydrates:60.33g
20.11%
Net Carbohydrates:54.03g
19.65%
Sugar:9.63g
10.7%
Cholesterol:175.38mg
58.46%
Sodium:1554.47mg
67.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.62g
93.24%
Selenium:62.64µg
89.49%
Vitamin B3:16.35mg
81.76%
Phosphorus:648.38mg
64.84%
Vitamin B6:1.24mg
62.24%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.45%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.12%
Calcium:371.14mg
37.11%
Iron:6.46mg
35.88%
Folate:136.58µg
34.14%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.22%
Vitamin A:1475.48IU
29.51%
Zinc:3.87mg
25.82%
Fiber:6.3g
25.2%
Potassium:854.18mg
24.41%
Magnesium:84.43mg
21.11%
Vitamin C:16.72mg
20.27%
Vitamin K:20.48µg
19.5%
Vitamin B5:1.88mg
18.85%
Copper:0.34mg
17.17%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.15%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.77%
Vitamin D:0.89µg
5.92%
Source:Allrecipes