Fiesta Tamale Pie Weight Watchers
Bring a burst of flavor to your dinner table with this Fiesta Tamale Pie, a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste or comfort. Featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant bell peppers, black beans, and sweet corn, this Tex-Mex-inspired dish offers a hearty, protein-packed filling topped with a golden, cheesy cornmeal crust. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, every bite is rich with bold, smoky spices. A quick and nutritious option, this one-dish meal is ready in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping! Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and extra flavor. With only 6 servings and a lightened-up ingredient list, this tamale pie is a satisfying guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 0.5 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 0.75 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, and corn to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour the turkey and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/4 cup water to form a smooth batter.
Pour the cornmeal batter over the turkey mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.
Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top of the cornmeal layer.
Bake the tamale pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 455 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 2705 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.8 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 173.7 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 885 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 4353 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
