The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Turkey & Black Bean Enchiladas

I just plain love cooking.  But, I truly enjoy trying new recipes.  There's something about cooking something you've never made and it turning out amazing.  Plus, I love cooking healthy dishes, so when I get a combination of delicious and healthy...I'm stoked! Shannon went hunting for an entire week, so I made a meal plan of all mexican and pasta dishes (he likes both, but, if you've followed my posts, you know he prefers meat and potatoes!).  I have one suggestion.  I choose to use wheat tortillas because they are healthier.  But, in enchiladas, white tortillas usually cook better.  These were good, but don't feel bad about substituting white if your hubby prefers it.  

Ingredients:

• 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
• 15.5 can black beans, drained
• 4.5 oz can chopped green chiles
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1-2 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp chili powder
• salt
• 8 (6-inch) low carb whole wheat flour tortillas 
• 1 cup reduced or non-fat shredded Mexican cheese (I used Fat Free and it was great)
• nonstick cooking spray

For the Enchilada Sauce:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 7.76 oz can of green mexican salsa verde 
• 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
• kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, spray cooking spray and sauté garlic. Add salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.

In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt. When the turkey is browned,add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, green chiles, diced tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 20 minutes. Remove lid and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes to reduce the liquid.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/2 cup turkey mixture into each tortilla and roll it. Place on baking dish seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce and cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream, cilantro or scallions if you wish. Makes 8 small enchiladas.

Happy Eating Friends! ~Trina

The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Queso Chicken

Hello comfort food!  This will make you feel like you are eating cheesy chicken, yet knowing it's not full of fat.  It was spicy enough that the hubby enjoyed, but not too much where it was too hot for the kids. 

Ingredients:

• 6 boneless chicken breasts 
• 3 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 
• 1/4 cup light cream or 2% milk
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 1/4 cup light may (optional, makes a bit creamier)
• Squash & Zucchini, sliced & either steamed or cooked in a frying pan with olive oil  and 1 tbl butter (side dish)

10 ounce can Ro-tel tomatoes, drained (tomatoes with green chilies)
Season the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning. Grill and keep warm while preparing the queso sauce.
In a medium microwaveable bowl, mix the sour cream, cheese and milk or cream. Heat on stove over medium-high heat to melt the cheese; stir until well blended and creamy. Whisk in the mayonnaise until smooth then stir in the Ro-tel tomatoes. Microwave about 2 minutes on 50% power until heated through. Serve the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve the squash & zucchini as a side. 


Happy Eating Friends! ~ Trina

The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Whole Wheat Beef & Bean Burritos

Okay, so this was thrown together because it was time to go to the grocery store if you know what I mean...not a whole lot left to make a meal out of.  But, it turned out great, and the kids loved it too (with ketchup- hey, gotta do what works).

Ingredients:
1-Pd Lean Ground Beef
6-Whole wheat tortillas
1-Small onion, diced
Tony's Seasoning Salt to taste
1-Can black beans
1-Can kidney beans
1/4-Cup light sour cream (more if you like it on the side)
1/2-Cup light cheddar cheese mixture or 2% (divided into two 1/4 cups)
1/4 to 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa
Jalepenos- Optional (I used the jar kind, already sliced)
1 Roma Tomato-Optional - I diced this up for the top

Directions:

Brown hamburger seasoned w/Tony's or your favorite seasoning & onion (use a little olive oil if needed) together.  Heat oven to 350. Once cooked through & onion is soft, add all the remaining ingredients except tortillas, tomato & jalepenos & 1/4 cup of cheese.  Cook and stir until blended well and cheese is melted.  Pour a few spoonfuls of mixture onto open tortilla, sprinkle w/cheese, and roll up.  I had left over mixture which I froze for a future lunch or something.  Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until heated through, serve w/tomatoes, onions, and anything else you like w/your burritos!

I was lazy so I didn't even do salad this time, but everyone seemed happy anyway!  ~ Happy eating friends! Trina