Turkey Enchiladas

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

IngredientsNotes:
Enchilada Sauce: 
3 tablespoons olive oil 
3 tablespoon flour 
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 
2 (8-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce 
2 teaspoons chili powder 
1 teaspoon cumin 
1 teaspoon garlic powder 
Enchiladas: 
¼ cup olive oil 
½ cup green onionWashed, trimmed and sliced thin
3 cloves garlicWashed, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin 
2 (20-ounce) package Lean Ground Turkey Breast 
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
16 ( 6 inch) flour tortillasMay use whole grain
2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese 
2 large tomatoesWashed, trimmed and diced
¼ cup lime juice 
¼ cup canned green chiliesDiced
1 tablespoon cilantroWashed, trimmed and finely chopped
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt or light sour cream 

Directions:

Steps:Directions:Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1To make enchilada sauce, in medium pan over medium heat, add oil.

 

 
2Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. 
3Add broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, chipotle powder and garlic; stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer sauce 10 minutes or until thickened. 
4

To make enchiladas, heat oven to 350°F 
5In skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When oil is hot, add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes until the onion and garlic begin to soften. 
6Add turkey and cumin. Cook turkey as specified on the package.Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
7Transfer turkey mixture to bowl and mix in ricotta cheese. 
8Carefully wipe the skillet with paper towels and return to the heat. 
9Lay 1 tortilla in hot pan. Cook 10 seconds or until it puffs up. Using spatula, lift up tortilla and slide another one underneath. As the tortillas brown, continue adding raw tortillas underneath cooked ones. This helps keep all of the tortillas warm.

 
10Spoon ½ cup enchilada sauce into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. 
11Working one at a time, dip the toasted tortillas in the remaining enchilada sauce to coat. 
12Fill each tortilla with 2 tablespoons turkey filling and roll it up. Put the filled tortilla in baking pan, seam-side down. Continue until all tortillas are filled and rolled. 
13Add the remaining enchilada sauce to top of tortillas making sure all are covered with sauce. Sprinkle cheese on top. 
14Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts. 
15In bowl, combine tomatoes, lime juice, chiles and cilantro. Serve enchiladas with salsa and yogurt or sour cream.
 

Notes:

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates