This Healthy Taco Casserole is just 190 calories and is packed with 16.8g of protein!
Best of all, this low calorie taco casserole comes with lots of yummy toppings and even some low calorie chips.
For the readers who need to watch their sodium, I supplied some low sodium tips in the nutrition section below!
Healthy Taco Casserole
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Taco Casserole
I like to make my own taco seasoning. It means I can control how much salt goes into it, omit any preservatives and chemicals that the store-bought seasoning packets have. And best of all, I always have all the ingredients in my spice rack!
If you have a well stocked spice rack, you likely have all the ingredients as well.
Shopping List for Low Calorie Taco Casserole Bake:
- Olive Oil Spray
- Lean ground turkey
- Yellow onion
- Red bell pepper
- Garlic
- Homemade Taco Seasoning or store-bought
- Can of Fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Can of tomato paste
- Frozen peas, carrots and corn (the mixed bag)
- Can of black beans
- Can of pinto beans
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Healthy Toppings (see recipe card below!)
How to Make a Low Calorie Taco Casserole
This low calorie taco casserole bake is great for meal prep! I often make it ahead of time. I cover and place it in the fridge for later in the week, then uncover and bake as directed.
If you choose to do this (or freeze it before baking- that also works) make sure to bring the casserole to room temperature before baking, or cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue with the baking directions.
Leftovers can be frozen (1 month) or refrigerated (4-5 days) in individual or family sized meal prep containers.
How to Make Skinny Taco Casserole Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°, and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
- Spray a large skillet over medium-high heat olive oil then add the ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper.
- Use a spatula to break up the meat is cooked through and onions and peppers have softened. About 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the meat and veggie mixture to the baking dish.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, peas, corn drained beans, and 1/3 cup shredded cheese to the baking dish and stir to combine.
- Add the remaining cheese to the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden on top.
- Allow the hot dish to stand for 5 minutes out of the oven.
- Top with romaine and tomatoes and any desired toppings.
Healthy Taco Casserole Recipe
This healthy taco casserole bake recipe is so easy and yummy, I know you’ll love it! It’s a fun way to feed a lot of people, or to change things up on taco nights.
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Low Calorie Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- Olive Oil Spray
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning or store-bought
- 1 (14-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup frozen peas, carrots and corn (the mixed bag, or 1/3 of each)
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- ⅔ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 5 cherry tomatoes halved
Optional toppings:
- Low Calorie Chips
- Low Calorie Salsa
- Low Calorie Guacamole
- 0% Greek Yogurt in place of sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°, and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
- Spray a large skillet over medium-high heat olive oil then add the ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper.
- Use a spatula to break up the meat is cooked through and onions and peppers have softened. About 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the meat and veggie mixture to the baking dish.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, peas, corn drained beans, and 1/3 cup shredded cheese to the baking dish and stir to combine.
- Add the remaining cheese to the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden on top.
- Allow the hot dish to stand for 5 minutes out of the oven.
- Top with romaine and tomatoes and any desired toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Taco Casserole
Low Sodium Tips: Get low sodium beans, and make your own taco seasoning (recipe provided above) omit the salt from that recipe. Add the zest of 1 lime to the pan when you add in the taco seasoning. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the top.
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