Sure, here’s a modified Frito Pie recipe with lower points:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey or extra lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 packet of low-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (15 oz) of no-sugar-added tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) of no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) of reduced-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (100g) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups (90g) baked tortilla chips, crushed (choose a brand with low points)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they’re softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the meat mixture over the chips, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the meat mixture.
- Layer the remaining crushed tortilla chips on top, followed by the rest of the shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious, lower-point Frito Pie!
Nutrition Information (per serving, serves 6):
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 33g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 27g
Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on specific brands and ingredients used.