Stacked Enchiladas with Turkey and Chipotle Beans

Gluten Free
Health score
45%
Stacked Enchiladas with Turkey and Chipotle Beans
45 min.
4
685kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Stacked Enchiladas featuring Turkey and Chipotle Beans! This gluten-free dish is perfect for any meal of the day, whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a main course that will impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this flavorful feast that serves four people.

Imagine layers of soft corn tortillas, each lovingly dipped in a rich enchilada sauce, and stacked high with a savory blend of refried beans, tender turkey, and zesty chipotle chiles. The addition of fresh green onions and creamy queso fresco elevates the dish, providing a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. Topped with vibrant diced tomatoes and creamy avocado, these enchiladas are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is designed to be approachable and rewarding. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a balanced meal that will keep you satisfied. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously stacked creation that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • servings avocado diced
  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo canned chopped
  • 16 6-inch corn tortillas 
  • ounces queso fresco divided crumbled
  • cup spring onion divided chopped ( 4 large)
  • 20 ounce hot sauce canned
  • 16 ounce refried beans divided canned
  • servings tomatoes diced
  • 10 ounces turkey meat diced divided cooked

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 200°F. Bring enchilada sauce to simmer in medium skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low.
  2. Combine refried beans and chipotles in another medium skillet. Stir bean mixture over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Dip 1 tortilla into enchilada sauce just until softened, about 10 seconds. Using tongs, transfer tortilla to ovenproof plate.
  5. Spread 1/3 cup bean mixture over. Top with 1 tablespoon green onions. Dip second tortilla into sauce; place atop bean mixture. Top with 1/2 cup turkey meat, then 1 tablespoon green onions. Dip third tortilla into sauce.
  6. Place atop turkey; sprinkle with 1/3 cup Jack cheese, then 1 tablespoon green onions. Dip fourth tortilla into sauce; place atop Jack cheese.
  7. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons queso fresco. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, bean mixture, green onions, turkey, Jack cheese, and queso fresco.
  8. Transfer to oven and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  9. Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce over tortilla stacks.
  10. Sprinkle each with diced tomatoes, avocado, and remaining green onions and serve warm.
  11. *Chipotle chiles are simply dried, smoked jalapeños, they're sold canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo. Find them at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories685kcal
Protein20.71%
Fat34.02%
Carbs45.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.88
Glycemic Load
26
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
42.290434837341%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Naringenin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
3.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:685.33kcal
34.27%
Fat:26.71g
41.09%
Saturated Fat:6.72g
41.97%
Carbohydrates:79.98g
26.66%
Net Carbohydrates:58.36g
21.22%
Sugar:12.47g
13.86%
Cholesterol:67.05mg
22.35%
Sodium:4761.8mg
207.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.6g
73.2%
Vitamin C:145.39mg
176.23%
Fiber:21.63g
86.5%
Vitamin K:90.66µg
86.34%
Phosphorus:690.41mg
69.04%
Vitamin B6:1.35mg
67.51%
Vitamin B3:10.61mg
53.04%
Vitamin A:2470.43IU
49.41%
Potassium:1581.28mg
45.18%
Selenium:28.38µg
40.55%
Magnesium:161.71mg
40.43%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.41%
Folate:144.65µg
36.16%
Calcium:349.26mg
34.93%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.54%
Zinc:4.6mg
30.65%
Copper:0.58mg
29.11%
Iron:5.14mg
28.57%
Vitamin E:3.81mg
25.4%
Vitamin B5:2.54mg
25.37%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.9%
Vitamin B12:1.36µg
22.59%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.05%
Source:Epicurious