Low Fat Mexican Turkey-stuffed Shells Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese

18 large pasta shells, uncooked

20 ounces mild enchilada sauce

1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese

Method

1.In large bowl, combine turkey, onion, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt.

Blend in ricotta.

Stuff each uncooked shell with 1 heaping tablespoon turkey mixture.

2.In a 2-quart oblong glass baking dish, pour 1 can enchilada sauce.

Arrange shells in baking dish; dot any remaining turkey mixture over shells.

Pour remaining can of sauce over shells; cover tightly with foil.

Bake at 375° until shells are tender, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

Sprinkle cheese over top.

Cover and let stand 10 minutes.

Makes: 6 servings.

Preparation time: About 30 minutes.

Cooking Time: About 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

Per serving: About 415 cal, 29 g pro, 45 g car, 11 g fat, 24% cal from fat, 67 mg cholesterol, 1282 mg sod, 2 g fiber.

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