Mexican Fiesta Casserole
A hearty layered casserole featuring seasoned ground turkey, black beans, corn, and zucchini between corn tortillas, topped with salsa and melted Mexican cheese. This healthier take on a Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- •2 teaspoons canola oil
- •½ pound lean ground turkey
- •1 cup finely chopped onions
- •1 cup finely chopped zucchini
- •1¼ ounces low-sodium taco seasoning
- •⅔ cup frozen corn kernels
- •1 cup black beans
- •2 cups salsa
- •8 pieces corn tortillas
- •1½ cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- •¼ cup scallions
- •½ cup fat-free sour cream
- •for serving
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
5 min
- 2.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. 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.
15 min
- 3.
3. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in the bottom of the baking dish. 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.
10 min
- 4.
4. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve, topped with scallions and sour cream.
25 min
