Mexican Torte


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 286.5
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,167.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.6 g
  • Protein: 24.7 g

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Introduction

A layered Mexican Torte which is a snap to make and can be tweaked to suit your taste and your family A layered Mexican Torte which is a snap to make and can be tweaked to suit your taste and your family
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    6 ea - Whole Wheat Low Carb Tortillas
    1 can Diced Tomatoes
    1 lb Ground Turkey
    1 sm can diced green chilis
    2 cup Low fat Shredded Colby Cheese
    1 Lrg can No Fat Refried Beans
    1 Lrg can Enchiliada Sauce - Mild or Medium

    Options (Included in Nutritional Count)
    1 can Sweet Corn - Whole Kernel
    2 cups Cooked Brown Rice (great way to use leftovers)

Directions

Makes a large casserole yielding about 10 serviings.

Brown the ground turkey adding the diced green chilis
While the ground turkey is browning, lightly oil a lasagna type baking pan - Spray oil works great.

Place several tablespoons of the encchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer 2 tortillas
Layer 1/2 can of refried beans
Layer 1/2 can of tomatoes
Layer 1/2 of the ground beef
Layer 1/2 can of corn
Layer 1 cup cooked brown rice
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Shredded cheese
Pour 1/3 of enchiliada sauce over the cheese

Repeat Layers.

Finish with the two remaining tortillas, shredded cheese and enchilada sauce.

Cover with foil and run in a 350F degree oven for about 30 minutes. Just long enough to get all hot and yummy.

Serve with a tossed salad for a great dinner.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EQUUS256.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    This is really good. I'll definitely make it again. - 12/21/08


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    Incredible!
    i make one like this as well..i add lowfat sour cream..my hubby calls it Mexican lasagna - 12/9/08


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    Incredible!
    We make a similar recipe...we call it Tijuana Torte and it is delicious. I'm sure this is also. - 12/2/08