Easy Tex Mex Bake*
Source of Recipe
diabetic recipes
List of Ingredients
Easy Tex-Mex Bake
Makes 6 servings
8 ounces uncooked thin mostaccioli
1 pound ground turkey breast
2/3 cup bottled medium or mild salsa
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed and drained
1 container (16 ounces) low-fat cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well; set aside.
2. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add turkey; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa and corn. Remove from heat.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cottage cheese, egg, cilantro, white pepper and cumin in small bowl.
4. Spoon half of turkey mixture on bottom of 11X7-inch or 2-quart baking dish. Top with pasta. Spoon cottage cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining turkey mixture. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over casserole.
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
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Nutrients per Serving
Calories 365
% calories from fat 15%
Total Fat 6 g
Sat. Fat 3 g
Protein 38 g
Carbohydrates 39 g
Cholesterol 99 mg
Sodium 800 mg
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Dietary exchanges
2 Starch
4 Meat
Recipe
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