southwest black bean casserole

This south-west black bean casserole is made with ground turkeys, black beans, chillies, and paneer. Healthy comfort food!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb. ground extra lean turkey
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-2 chopped seeded tomatoes
• 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Put a handful of onion in ground turkey and pan, fry until the meat becomes brown. Remove the turkey and set aside.
3. Coat pan with cooking spray. Insert onion and black pepper, and yellow drinks for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, cumin seeds, red pepper and garlic. Saute for 1 minute, stirring continuously (I added a tablespoon or two water to keep things sticking in the pan.)
4. Stir in broth and black beans. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Beans for desired stability.
5. Spoon mixture into 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and cottage cheese Bake at 425F for 30 minutes or until light brown. Allow the top with green onions and cool for at least 10 minutes (otherwise it will be very heavy).
6. Sour cream, tortilla chips, with tacoos, on salads, or just plain eat!

You definitely earn extra healthy points by eating this cheesy goodness with multigrain tortilla chips.  Definitely.