Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Skinny Chipotle Black Bean & Turkey Enchiladas

I love turkey meat and black beans. The spices and flavor in these were awesome.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: enchilada recipes, enchiladas
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Meat Filling

  • 1 pound ground turkey Extra lean
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chilis
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 8 (6-inch) low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese

Enchilada Sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons chipotle chilis in adobe sauce
  • 1½ cups tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ cup

    fat-free chicken broth


  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Enchilada Sauce

  • Spray non-stick cooking spray in a medium saucepan. Saute the garlic for 1 minute over medium heat.
  • Stir in the chipotle chilis, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside.

Meat Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the ground turkey with salt and cook until no longer pink.
  • Add the onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, green chilis, diced tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Mix well and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  • To assemble, put a ½ cup turkey mixture into each tortilla and roll up. Place the seam down in your prepared dish.
  • Top with enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Top with low-fat sour cream, scallions, or cilantro, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code