Weight Watchers taco pie

Weight Watchers taco pie

Ingredients:

For the Pie:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (choose a lower-sodium variety)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas

For Toppings (optional):

  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Low-fat sour cream
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add the black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Mix well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Spray a pie dish with cooking spray. Place one whole wheat tortilla at the bottom of the dish.
  7. Spoon a portion of the turkey mixture onto the tortilla, spreading it evenly.
  8. Sprinkle a portion of the shredded cheddar cheese over the turkey mixture.
  9. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, turkey mixture, and cheese, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let the taco pie cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve slices with optional toppings such as chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, low-fat sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.