Showing posts with label tortillas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tortillas. Show all posts

Monday, August 15, 2016

Turkey Bean Enchilada Recipe

Yields:  4 servings
Ingredients:  

  • 6 medium scallions, white and green parts, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked skinless, white turkey meat, cubed
  • 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup canned enchilada or taco sauce, divided
  • 4 medium-size fat-free or low-carb tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree.
  2. Combine scallions, turkey, beans, and 1/2 cup enchilada or taco sauce.
  3. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 turkey bean mixture. Fold in sides, top and bottom of tortilla to completely enclose filling.
  4. Place tortillas seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Pour remaining 1/2 cup of sauce over top of enchiladas and top with cheese.
  6. Cover pan and bake until heated through and cheese is hot and melted (about 20 minutes).   

Nutrition Information per serving (1 Enchilada)

  • Calories - 175
  • Fat - 3 gm
  • Protein - 14 gm
  • Carbs - 19 gm
  • Sugar - 3 gm 


Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa


Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
1/4 cup and 3 Tbsp lime juice, separated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish as desired
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large mango, peeled & diced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 med. tomato, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
8 corn tortillas, 6”

Directions:
1.  Combine ¼ cup lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in a large zip-lock bag and add chicken. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
2.  For salsa, combine the mango, avocado, tomato, onion and 3 Tbsp. lime juice in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
3.  Grill chicken on medium-high heat about 5-7 min. per side. Let chicken rest for 5 min. and then slice into strips.
4.   Arrange chicken in tortillas and top with mango salsa and extra cilantro as desired.
Nutrition Information per taco:
Yields: 8 servings
Calories: 154
Fat: 5 gm
Carbs: 13 gm
Protein: 15 gm