Here’s a lighter version of Mexican Taco Lasagna with low points and nutrition information:
Ingredients:
1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning
6 small corn tortillas
1 cup salsa
1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
Cooking spray
Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, low-fat sour cream
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of the turkey mixture on the bottom of the dish.
Place 2 corn tortillas over the turkey mixture, overlapping them slightly to cover the bottom of the dish.
Spread half of the remaining turkey mixture over the tortillas, then top with half of the salsa and half of the shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, turkey mixture, salsa, and cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and low-fat sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving, serves 6):
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 900mg
Total Carbohydrates: 42g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 27g
This lighter version of Mexican Taco Lasagna packs all the delicious flavors of traditional lasagna but with leaner ingredients, making it a perfect choice for those watching their weight or following a Weight Watchers plan. Enjoy this satisfying and flavorful dish!