After my last post I received a number of positive comments, mostly on facebook and through private messages. I loved every single one.
I did want to clear up the reason that I want to lose weight. It's not totally about the number on the scale or the way I look, it's about my long term health and the way I feel. I'm very uncomfortable at this weight and I just don't feel healthy. Fitting into my clothes better is just a positive by product.
I did want to clear up the reason that I want to lose weight. It's not totally about the number on the scale or the way I look, it's about my long term health and the way I feel. I'm very uncomfortable at this weight and I just don't feel healthy. Fitting into my clothes better is just a positive by product.
As the winter weather blankets ground this morning in Jersey, I am glad I have leftovers from last nights dinner packed in my lunch bag. Mr. E loves this one too and can't really even tell that it's ground turkey instead of beef!
I'm in love with anything taco, burrito, or nacho related. This really tastes like all three at the same time! YUM! I altered the recipe a little bit and I think that I might alter it even more next time. If I do and it turns out well I'll let ya know.
Taco Casserole
Original Recipe from Weight Watchers
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 Pound Ground Turkey
½ C Onion, chopped or diced
½ C Red or Green Pepper, chopped or diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
½ C Red or Green Pepper, chopped or diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 packet Taco Seasoning, low sodium
1 Can Tomato Sauce, low sodium
1 Can Rotel (I used hot), drained
1 Can Tomato Sauce, low sodium
1 Can Rotel (I used hot), drained
1 C Sour Cream, Light
1 C Cottage Cheese, Fat Free
1 C Cheddar Cheese, Shredded, Low Fat
3/4 C Tortilla Chips, broken
Preheat oven to 400°F. Use cooking spray to coat the bottom of a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion, peppers, and garlic until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese.
Place approx. half of the broken chips on the bottom of the dish.
1 C Cottage Cheese, Fat Free
1 C Cheddar Cheese, Shredded, Low Fat
3/4 C Tortilla Chips, broken
Preheat oven to 400°F. Use cooking spray to coat the bottom of a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion, peppers, and garlic until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese.
Place approx. half of the broken chips on the bottom of the dish.
Add the meat mixture to cover the chips.
Then add the sour cream/cottage cheese mixture on top of the meat.
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
And throw the rest of those broken chips on top of that!
Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Finished Product!
The Weight Watchers version uses ground chicken, I'm not a big fan, and tops it off with salsa once it's done baking. I didn't think the salsa was necessary, so I didn't use it!
Here are the facts...
8 Servings
Calories: 217 Fat: 10 Saturated Fat: 4.1 Carbs: 11.6 Fiber: 1.25 Sugar: 4.75 Protein: 19.4
WW Points Plus: 6
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