All posts tagged: healthy alternative to cooking light

recipe: mexican lasagna borrowed

I love Mexican food. I never say no to it when out with friends who suggest the option. So, I found a recipe here, which by changing it up a little to add my own healthy take, I found it tasty and refreshing from the norm. Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground meat (I used turkey)  – I used ground chicken since I hate Turkey and I don’t eat beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 2 1/2 cups salsa –  I used fresh diced tomatoes 1 cup corn (can use frozen or canned, drain as needed) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 8-12 corn tortillas, divided and cut to fit lasagna 1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese (I used an organic low-fat version) – 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for sprinkling over the top of the lasagna Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat in a large skillet on med-high heat, drain as needed. Return meat to skillet and add onions and green pepper, cook until tender; stirring …