Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas
Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas balance tender ground turkey and warm spices with a bright, crunchy herb-and-pepita finish. A tangy enchilada sauce ties everything together while chipotle adds gentle heat, making this a satisfying option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve hot with fresh radishes and a squeeze of lime for extra zip.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.91 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 88 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and onion; cook until the turkey is no longer pink and the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and chipotle. Remove from the heat and let cool briefly. Stir in 1 cup Oaxaca cheese.
- 3
Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the prepared baking dish. Divide the turkey mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, coarsely chop 1 tablespoon pepitas; combine with cilantro, green onion, garlic, and lime zest in a small bowl.
- 6
Sprinkle the topping over the enchiladas; add the remaining pepitas before serving.
- Calories 396.51 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 16.36 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 34.52 g 13%
- Total Fat 22.2 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 1.43 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.52 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 981.57 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.91 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 116.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 52.57 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 8.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Turkey Enchiladas is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chipotle Powder, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 396.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chipotle Powder, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla, Diced Onion, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas healthy?
- Lightened-Up Turkey Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 396.51 calories and 16.36 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 981.57 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.43 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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