Nikki's Taco Casserole

Jun 11, 2009

1 lb. of lean ground turkey (lean ground beef works too)

1 small zucchini, chopped

1 small yellow squash, chopped

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 can of tomatoes and chiles (I use Ro-Tel)

1 can fat free refried beans

1 to 1 ½ cups Mexican Blend Cheese (I usually use 2%)

1 tablespoon minced garlic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings (I usually put a dash of Adobo brand seasoning in mine)

1 packet of taco seasoning

Sour cream (or greek yogurt) and salsa for topping

Directions:

1. Brown ground turkey, drain, set aside in a bowl
2. Sautee veggies in EVOO and garlic until tender, combine with ground turkey
3. Add taco seasoning and mix well
4. Add tomatoes and chiles to turkey/veggie mixture and stir well
5. Pour that mixture into a small casserole dish
6. Spread a layer of fat free refried beans on top of the meat mixture
7. Spread a layer of cheese on top of the beans
8. Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes
9. Allow to cool on a rack at least 15 minutes before serving or slices will not hold together (or eat piping hot if you don’t care!)
10. Top with salsa, sour cream/greek yogurt

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