Fiesta Tamale Pie Weight Watchers

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

18 items

• 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

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.

5. 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.

6. Pour the turkey and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

7. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/4 cup water to form a smooth batter.

8. Pour the cornmeal batter over the turkey mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.

9. Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top of the cornmeal layer.

10. Bake the tamale pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

11. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

12. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (360.0g)

Calories		353
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		8.6 g	11%
	Saturated Fat	2.9 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		59 mg	20%
Sodium		427 mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate		42.1 g	15%
	Dietary Fiber	9.0 g	32%
	Total Sugars	7.2 g
Protein		27.0 g	54%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	2%
Calcium		139 mg	11%
Iron		3.6 mg	20%
Potassium		745 mg	16%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 468 cal (22.0%%)

Protein: 648 cal (30.5%%)

Carbs: 1008 cal (47.4%%)