Fiesta Tamale Pie Weight Watchers

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 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.

Step 11

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

Step 12

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2137.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2226.8

Total Fat 62.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 455.3mg	0%
Sodium 2705.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.1g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 173.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 885.1mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 4352.7mg	0%

*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: 24.8%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 44.4%