This healthy Mexican casserole is a quick, gluten-free dish made with lean protein, beans, and flavorful spices. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and is easy to customize.
🧾 Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
⅛ tsp coriander
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed & drained
4–5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp chopped chili peppers
½ cup corn
¼ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook ground turkey until no longer pink.
Add spices (cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, coriander) and mix well.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili peppers, and corn.
Transfer mixture to a casserole dish.
Sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese melts.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 10 g
Category
Details
Recipe Name
Healthy Mexican Casserole
Source
Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Prep & Cook Time
~30 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Diet Type
Gluten-free
Main Protein
Lean ground turkey
Ingredient
Quantity
Ground turkey (lean)
1 pound
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Cumin
¼ teaspoon
Chili powder
¼ teaspoon
Red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon
Coriander
⅛ teaspoon
Black beans
15 oz (drained)
Pinto beans
15 oz (drained)
Tomatoes
4–5 (chopped)
Chili peppers
1 teaspoon
Corn
½ cup
Mexican cheese blend
¼ cup
Cilantro (optional)
¼ cup
Step
Description
1
Cook ground turkey in oil until no longer pink
2
Add spices and mix with beans, tomatoes, peppers, and corn
