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Mexican Turkey-Stuffed Shells

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This Mexican main features Ground turkey, Chopped onion, Chopped garlic, Dried oregano, Dried cumin. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 784.1
Description
This Mexican main features Ground turkey, Chopped onion, Chopped garlic, Dried oregano, Dried cumin. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 lbs Ground turkey
  • 1/2 cups Chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoons Chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cups Nonfat ricotta cheese
  • 18 large Pasta shells -- uncooked
  • 20 oz Mild enchilada sauce
Directions
  1. 1
    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. Gail Shermeyer
  2. 2
    chopped fresh cilantro
  3. 3
    shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 784.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1g34%
Saturated Fat 10.4g52%
Cholesterol 134.6mg45%
Sodium 4996.0mg209%
Total Carbohydrate 89.9g30%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g51%
Sugars 22.0g
Protein 56.5g113%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, blending, cheese, chopped, cumin, dried, enchilada, garlic, ground, main, mexican, mild, nonfat, onion, oregano, pasta, ricotta, salt, sauce, shells
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