Lean Tortilla Casserole

A Healthy* recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2	lbs.	fresh lean ground turkey breast

1		medium onion, chopped

1	bottle	(8 oz) taco sauce

6		corn tortillas, cut into strips

1	container	(16 oz) sour cream

4	ounces	shredded cheddar cheese

4	ounces	shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories:	279
Calories From Fat:	72
Total Fat:	8g
Saturated Fat:	4g
Cholesterol:	93mg
Sodium:	429mg
Total Carbohydrates:	14g
Dietary Fiber:	1g
Sugars:	0g
Protein:	37g

5% Vitamin A, 25.7% Calcium, 9.7% Iron.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Crumble turkey into a large microwave safe dish. Stir in onion. Microwave, uncovered on HIGH for 8-10 minutes ir until meat is no longer pink, stirring and draining every 2 minutes. Stir in taco sauce and tortillas.

In a greased 2 1/2 quart microwave dish, layer half of the beef mixture, sour cream and cheeses. Repeat layers.

Cover and cook at 70% power for 10 to 11 minutes or until heated through.

Let stand 4 minutes before serving.

*The Lean Casserole dish is under 500 calories and under 10 grams of fat per serving.

*Substitute with reduced fat cheeses to further reduce the calories and fat of the meat.

*This meal is an excellent source of both protein and calcium.

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