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Turkey Mexican Casserole
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Turkey Mexican Casserole Recipe

This Turkey Mexican Casserole is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together the best of American and Mexican cuisines. With tender ground turkey, hearty beans, and a medley of spices, every bite is a fiesta of savory, smoky, and slightly spicy notes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 20 ounces green enchilada sauce 2 (10oz cans), divided
  • 20 ounces cheese tortellini 1 package, divided (cooked according to package)
  • 2 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 2.25 ounces sliced olives 1 can
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In your bowl, stir together beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin.
  3. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
  4. Arrange half of the tortellini over sauce.
  5. Layer with half of the bean mixture, half turkey, half of green onions and half of the olives.
  6. Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over top.
  7. Repeat layers.
  8. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and the cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through and lightly browned.
  10. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 848mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 3mg
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