Oven-Baked Turkey-Spinach Enchiladas Extraordinaire |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These enchiladas live up to their name, add in some crushed chili flakes for some heat if desired Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey |
1/4 cup finely diced onion (optional) |
3 -4 cloves fresh minced garlic (optional) |
2 cups picante sauce, divided |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped and squeezed dry |
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided |
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste (i use seasoned salt) |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (reduced-fat is okay) |
flour tortilla, warmed |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and diced |
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more if desired, reduced-fat cheese is okay) |
2 cups shredded lettuce |
1/2 cup black olives |
1/2 cup diced avocado |
1 cup sour cream (reduced fat is okay is okay) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey with onions and garlic (if using) until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
4. Add in 1 cup of Pincante sauce, spinach, 1-1/2 tsp cumin, salt, and the diced tomatoes. (tomatoes can be slightly drained for a less thinner mixture).
5. Cook, and stir for 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
6. Add in the cream cheese, stirring just until melted and combined.
7. Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling down the center of each warmed tortilla; roll up, and place seam-side down in a the prepared baking dish.
8. In a bowl combine the remaining 1 cup of Picante sauce and the remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, then spoon over the enchiladas.
9. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until hot.
10. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, return to the oven, and bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted.
11. Top with toppings that are listed, or top with your favorite toppings.
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