Taco Pie (Weight Watchers-Friendly, 4 Points)
Ingredients:
1 lb 99% lean ground turkey – 0 points
1 small onion, chopped – 0 points
1 packet taco seasoning (use a low-sodium or homemade version) – 0 points
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained – 0 points
1/2 cup fat-free refried beans – 0 points
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese – 4 points
4 small corn tortillas – 4 points
1/4 cup salsa – 0 points
Cooking spray
Optional Toppings (points may vary):
Fat-free Greek yogurt (as a sour cream substitute) – 0 points
Shredded lettuce – 0 points
Diced tomatoes – 0 points
Jalapeños – 0 points
Chopped cilantro – 0 points
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a pie dish with cooking spray.
Cook the ground turkey: In a nonstick skillet, cook the ground turkey and chopped onions over medium heat until the turkey is fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
Season the meat: Add the taco seasoning and a little water (according to the seasoning packet instructions). Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Layer the pie:
Place two corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared pie dish, overlapping them if necessary.
Spread half of the seasoned meat mixture over the tortillas.
Spread the fat-free refried beans over the meat layer.
Add another layer of the remaining two tortillas.
Spread the rest of the meat mixture on top.
Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the pie.
Bake: Place the taco pie in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Let the taco pie cool for 5 minutes, then slice it into 6 pieces. Serve each slice with optional toppings like salsa, Greek yogurt, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños.
Yields: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 slice
