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Friday, September 28, 2007

Turkey Burritos, Spanish Rice and Spinach!


Turkey Burritos POINTS¨ 5
Servings 8
2 serving cooking spray
1/2 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
16 oz fat-free canned refried beans
8 oz salsa
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
4 1/2 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, drained and diced
1 tsp chili powder
3 Tbsp scallion(s), thinly sliced
8 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla
additional salsa (2 tbsp per serv)
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a large skillet with Pam
2. Add turkey to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from pan and then add beans, 8 ounces of salsa, chili peppers, chili powder and scallions. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes; stir in cheese.
3. Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil; warm in oven for 10 minutes.
4. Assemble burritos by spooning about 1/2 cup of turkey mixture onto each tortilla; fold in sides and roll up.
5. Place burritos in prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered until tortillas are crisp and brown, about 20 minutes. Serve each topped with 2 tablespoons of additional salsa and 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
EASY SPANISH RICE
2 points
Yields :8 servings; Serving size: 1/2c
Cooking spray
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1/2c chopped onion2
(80z) cans no salt added tomato sauce (I could only find reduced sodium tomato sauce)
1 (14-1/2oz) can no salt added stewed tomatoes undrained and chopped (I used the ROTEL tomatoes)
1c uncooked long-grain rice
1/4c water1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground red pepper(not necessary if using Rotel Tomatoes)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium high heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Calories 111, fat o.4g, fiber 1.5gRecipe is from Weight Watchcers Make It Fresh Magazine
Spinach
Thaw, drain, add a little water to pan and boil until heated through. Strain and add a little vinegar!

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