Best 7 Healthier Turkey Enchiladas Recipes

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If you are looking for a lighter, healthier version of the classic turkey enchilada, then you are in the right place. This article will provide you with a delicious and nutritious recipe that will satisfy your cravings without all of the guilt. This version of the classic dish uses whole wheat tortillas, lean ground turkey, and a variety of vegetables to create a meal that is both flavorful and good for you. So, if you are ready to make a healthier version of this Mexican favorite, then keep reading for the recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEALTHIER TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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People with diabetes can enjoy cozy comfort foods like enchiladas. See how a few smart swaps can lower carbs, calories, and sodium without losing flavor or cheesy, creamy appeal.

Provided by LKB

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey breast
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ cups Oaxacan-Style String Cheese
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso®)
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
⅓ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and onion; cook until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and chipotle. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in 1 cup Oaxaca cheese.
  • Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the prepared baking dish. Divide turkey mixture evenly among tortillas. Tightly roll tortillas and nestle, seam sides down, in the baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop 1 tablespoon pepitas; mix with cilantro, green onion, garlic, and lime zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle topping over the enchiladas; add with remaining pepitas before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Serve with sour cream and refried beans if desired.

Provided by Marta Sanchez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
  • In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
  • Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
  • Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

HEALTHY TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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This Taco Tuesday, switch things up and go for some Healthy Turkey Enchiladas instead. Made with ground turkey and broccoli, these healthier enchiladas are guaranteed to hit the spot!

Provided by Erin

Categories     dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cups broccoli, chopped small
1 lb ground turkey (93/7 preferred)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 4oz can green chiles, drained
1 lime, juiced
15 oz red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8-10 soft flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • In a large pan, heat olive oil. Add onion and broccoli and saute over medium high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in ground turkey and minced garlic, and cook until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Add in chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Then add in black beans and green chiles.
  • Stir in the juice of one lime and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce. Let mixture simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • In a 9×13 casserole dish, spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  • Lay out your flour tortillas and add 1/2 cup mixture to each tortilla. Sprinkle with a little bit of cheese and roll tortillas up tightly. I like to fold the sides in as I am rolling them to create a nice tuck.
  • Place seam side down in casserole dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all mixture is done. Line them up in casserole dish, and place in any empty space remaining.
  • Top the enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool 10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 enchiladas, Calories 489 calories, Sugar 5.6 g, Sodium 1577.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, TransFat 0.4 g, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 28.2 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Fill flour tortillas with lean turkey mince in a rich tomato sauce, then top with cheese and bake for a family friendly Mexican dinner

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp sunflower oil
500g turkey mince (2% fat)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
2 heaped tbsp roughly chopped coriander, plus extra to garnish
6 regular or 8 mini flour tortillas
50g reduced-fat mature cheddar, coarsely grated
large mixed salad, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat most of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the turkey, onion and pepper for 5 mins, stirring regularly and breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped tomatoes and kidney beans.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 mins, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and coriander. Season well.
  • Lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish with the remaining oil. Put 1 tortilla in the dish and top with a couple of generous spoonfuls of the turkey mixture. Roll up and push to one side of the dish. Repeat with the other tortillas, then spoon any remaining turkey mixture down the sides of the dish.
  • Sprinkle the tortillas with the cheese and bake for 15 mins. Scatter coriander over the enchiladas and serve with a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite non-traditional way to use leftover turkey. It's become one of my family's favorite dinners, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup sour cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chilies in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the taco sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream and chili powder. Stir in turkey and 1/2 cup cheese. , Divide the mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the remaining sour cream and remaining peppers. , Pour sauce over enchiladas. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese, then tomatoes over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

CONTEST-WINNING TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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My family likes these enchiladas so much that they request a turkey dinner several times a year just so I'll make this dish with the leftovers. I usually double it because I feed three growing boys-two teenagers and my husband! -Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup canned chopped green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe or green olives with pimientos
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce, divided
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Place 1/2 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top each with 1 teaspoon enchilada sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Turkey, corn, tomato, and black bean filling is baked inside a corn tortilla topped with a mild sauce and melted cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
Salt
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/3 cup)
12 ounces ground turkey
8 corn tortillas (6 inches in diameter)
1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)
Freshly ground pepper
1 3/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium pan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour, ground coriander, chili powder, and ground cumin; add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and turkey. Cook, stirring, until browned, 10 minutes. Brush tortillas with oil; warm in oven 3 minutes.
  • Stir corn, beans, and tomatoes into turkey; season with salt and pepper. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in an 8-inch baking dish. Top each tortilla with a spoonful of sauce, 1/2 cup turkey, and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up; place in dish. Cover with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake until heated through, 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your enchiladas.
  • Don't overcook the turkey: Overcooked turkey is dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a variety of spices: This will give your enchiladas a complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make enchiladas. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and cooking methods to suit your own taste.
  • Make sure the tortillas are warm and pliable before filling them: This will help prevent them from cracking.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: This could include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Conclusion:

These healthier turkey enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give these turkey enchiladas a try.

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