Mexican Spinach Bake Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Mexican Spinach Bake

A lowfat "enchilada" bake without tortillas.

Yields:

8 servings

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup reduced fat colby and jack cheese
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 8 oz fat free cream cheese
  • 4 oz green chiles, canned, drained
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 18 oz extra lean ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup enchilada sauce
  • 5 tsp taco seasoning

Directions

  • Brown turkey, onion and taco seasoning. Add enchilada sauce and simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  • Pre-heat oven at 350 °F (175 °C). Use non-stick spray to grease an 8 x 8" pan.
  • In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, spinach, and egg together until creamy.
  • In bottom of pan, spread half of the meat mixture until it covers it.
  • Then spread the spinach mixture on top of the meat, making sure it reaches the edges.
  • Sprinkle half of the cheese on top. Then add remaining meat mixture and sprinkle the rest of the cheese. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 151
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 2.61g
    % Daily Value 3%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.112g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.087g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.005g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 48mg
    % Daily Value 16%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 729mg
    % Daily Value 32%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 7.16g
    % Daily Value 3%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 1.6g
      % Daily Value 6%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 2.99g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 23.99g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 23mcg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 18mg
    % Daily Value 20%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 28%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 179mg
    % Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 151 KCal
  • Fat 2.61 g
  • Carbs 7.16 g
  • Protein 23.99 g

There are 151 calories in 1 serving of Mexican Spinach Bake.

How long would it take to burn off 151 KCal?

Basketball

15 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

21 minutes

Jogging

12 minutes

Running

10 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

15 minutes

Walking

17 minutes

Weight Training

17 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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