{Mexican Lasagna}

Oh. My. Goodness!

I think it is time to move to the South!  I cannot deal with how cold it has gotten here in Minnesota!  Don’t get me wrong the snow is beautiful, and I love cozy sweaters and scarves… but my body just cannot handle the bitter cold!   Ok… I am done whining about the cold… for now!

Before we start talking about this dish I have to give my friend Shannon at work a shout out as this recipe was inspired by her!  She had brought in Mexican Lasagna for lunch a few weeks ago and ever since that lunch I knew I had to try my hand at Mexican Lasagna!    Anyways, this delicious Mexican Lasagna is sure to warm you up! This lasagna is spicy (sub in mild salsa  and leave out the jalapeno if you don't like heat) and is packed full of protein from the ground turkey and beans.  Whole wheat tortillas are subbed in for lasagna noodles and the entire dish is smothered in salsa!  This dish is comforting and just down right delicious!   Make it tonight... You won't be sorry you did! 

Mexican Lasagna 

Brunch N'Cupcakes 

Serves 8 

Ingredients 

6 Whole Wheat Tortillas

2 Cups Salsa of Choice 

1 1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt 

1 Cup Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1 Cup Black Beans 

1 Lb Lean Ground Turkey 

2 Teaspoons Dried Cilantro 

2 Teaspoons Cumin 

1 Teaspoon Chili Powder

1/2 Large Onion Chopped 

3/4 Cup Red Pepper Chopped 
1 Small Jalapeno Pepper - Chopped (Optional)

Directions 

1- In a large skillet coated with cooking spray saute onions until translucent.  Add in jalapeno and red pepper, cook till tender.  

2- Add ground turkey to the skillet along with chili powder, cumin and cilantro.  Cook until turkey is no longer pink.  Set turkey aside ones cooked through. 

3- Spread 1/2 Cup Salsa in the bottom of 9x13 pan.  Place 2 whole wheat tortillas over salsa. 

4- Spread spread 1/3 of the Greek yogurt over the whole wheat tortillas top with 1/4 cup salsa followed by 1/3 of the turkey mixture and and 1/4 cup cheese. 

5- Repeat layering two more times. Top with Remaining 1/2 Cup Cheese. 

6- Bake in a 350 Degree Oven for 30 minutes! 

Enjoy! 

Check out these other delicious spins on the classic lasagna! 

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