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Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole

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Ingredients

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2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced and coarsley chopped
1 medium yellow squash, sliced and coarsley chopped
1 lb mushroom, sliced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 (13 1/4 ounce) box whole wheat ziti
1 cup low-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

Nutritional information

645.1
Calories
124 g
Calories From Fat
13.8 g
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
72 mg
Cholesterol
368.3 mg
Sodium
91.8 g
Carbs
17.2 g
Dietary Fiber
3.3 g
Sugars
44.2 g
Protein
337g
Serving Size

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Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole

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    This is my own creation. I was determined to come up with a healthier version of a taco inspired, cheesy pasta casserole. I started with whole wheat pasta, ground turkey, lots of chopped veggies, and I subbed lower fat cheese. This is very good, if I do say so myself!

    • 60 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Healthy Lower Fat Mexican Casserole, This is my own creation I was determined to come up with a healthier version of a taco inspired, cheesy pasta casserole I started with whole wheat pasta, ground turkey, lots of chopped veggies, and I subbed lower fat cheese This is very good, if I do say so myself!, This is my own creation I was determined to come up with a healthier version of a taco inspired, cheesy pasta casserole I started with whole wheat pasta, ground turkey, lots of chopped veggies, and I subbed lower fat cheese This is very good, if I do say so myself!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    In a Large, Non-Stick Skillet Over Medium-High Heat, Cook the Ground Turkey in the Olive Oil Until Cooked Through, About 5 Minutes. Make Sure You Break Up the Meat With the Back of a Wooden Spoon to Make the Meat Universal in Size.

    2
    Done

    Add the Onion, Zuchinni, Yellow Squash and Cook, Stirring Occasionaly, Until Vegetables Become Soft and Translucent, About 5 to 10 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Add the Black Beans and Chilli Beans, the Taco Seasoning. and Mushrooms. Lower the Heat to Medium, and Cook About 10 More Minutes, Until Mushrooms Are Soft. If the Mixture Seems to Thick, You Might Want to Add a Little Water.

    4
    Done

    Meanwhile, Cook a Large Pot of Salted Water Till Water Comes to a Boil. Add the Pasta, and Cook Until Al Dente, About 7-10 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Drain the Pasta and Place in a Large Bowl. Add the Sauce, and Stir to Combine. Sprinkle With the Cheese and Stir in Till Cheese Is Melted .

    6
    Done

    Enjoy!.

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