Here’s a healthy and satisfying Weight Watchers-friendly casserole recipe that’s low in points, full of flavor, and easy to make. This one’s a Turkey and Veggie Taco Casserole, but I can tailor it to your preferences if you’d like something different (e.g., chicken, pasta, vegetarian).
🌮 Turkey and Veggie Taco Casserole (6 servings)
WW Points (per serving): ~4–6 (depending on your plan and brands used)
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey (99% lean)
1 cup diced onion
1 bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese
Cooking spray
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the turkey:
In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess liquid if needed.AdvertisementAdd vegetables:
Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook until softened (5–7 minutes).Mix in beans and corn:
Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juices), taco seasoning, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.Assemble the casserole:
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.Bake:
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.Serve:
Let it rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, salsa, or fat-free Greek yogurt (optional).
🥗 Serving Suggestions:
Serve with a side salad or steamed veggies.
Top with fresh avocado (just watch the points).
Great for meal prep and freezes well!
Would you like a casserole recipe with different ingredients, like pasta, chicken, or vegetarian?
Weight Watchers Turkey and Veggie Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 99% lean
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the turkey:
- In a large skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Add vegetables:
- Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Mix in beans and corn:
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juices), taco seasoning, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let it rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, salsa, or fat-free Greek yogurt (optional).
